Transportation Engineer, PE - Design & CEI

Transportation Engineer, PE - Design & CEI The Opportunity

Tetra Tech is seeking a Transportation Engineer, PE – Design & CEI to join our Transportation team in Plano, Texas. This role supports transportation design and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) services for roadway and infrastructure projects, from planning and design through construction. The position provides technical contribution, client coordination, and construction oversight to support successful project delivery in accordance with TxDOT, NTTA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Maintenance experience with TxDOT Districts or tollway/turnpike projects is a plus.

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The Transportation Engineer, PE – Design & CEI supports the delivery of transportation design and construction oversight services for roadway and infrastructure projects. This role contributes to design development, cost estimating, construction contract administration, field inspection coordination, project closeout, and client engagement. The position ensures compliance with applicable agency standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements, while also supporting business development initiatives and collaborative project delivery efforts.

• Develop and support transportation design plans for TxDOT, NTTA, and urban roadway projects.
• Prepare design plans, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports in accordance with applicable agency standards.
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignments and 3D modeling using Micro Station, InRoads, and Open Roads.
• Perform constructability reviews and provide technical comments during design and construction phases.
• Support transportation construction contracts and provide CEI services, including field oversight and coordination.
• Process change orders, pay estimates, final estimates, audits, and project closeout documentation; experience with Site Manager or AASHTOWare Project (APW) is a plus.
• Conduct periodic field site visits to support construction inspection, coordination, and quality assurance activities.
• Develop scopes of work for transportation design and CEI services based on preliminary reviews and client meetings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to support scope definition, budgeting, staffing needs, and review of project deliverables.
• Maintain effective working relationships with public agency clients and project stakeholders.
• Support environmental clearance efforts as required.
• Assist with business development activities, including proposal development and support of new and existing client relationships.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of professional engineering experience with five (5) years managing projects.
• Experience working with TxDOT and/or NTTA standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency with Micro Station, InRoads, and Open Roads for design assignments and/or Site Manager and AASHTOWare Project (APW) for CEI assignments, based on role focus.
• Working knowledge of transportation engineering codes and industry standards.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel…