Transportation Engineer, PE - Design & CEI

Job Summary

The Transportation Engineer, PE – Design & CEI supports the delivery of transportation design and construction oversight services for roadway and infrastructure projects. The role contributes to design development, cost estimating, construction contract administration, field inspection coordination, project closeout, and client engagement, ensuring compliance with TxDOT, NTTA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

• 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 to local project sites approximately 30%–40%.

• Experience supporting both transportation design and CEI assignments.
• Prior experience on TxDOT and/or NTTA projects.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Maintenance engineering experience for a public agency.
• Community or professional organization involvement.
• Familiarity with environmental documentation requirements for transportation projects.

• Ability to perform office-based work with periodic fieldwork at active construction sites.
• Ability to walk, stand, and perform light to moderate physical activity during site visits.
• Occasional lifting or carrying of materials or equipment up to 25 pounds.

• Combination of office environment and outdoor construction sites.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions during periodic field inspections.
• Moderate noise levels and proximity to construction equipment during site visits.

• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time, regular position.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Standard business hours with flexibility to support design and construction schedules; occasional extended or non-traditional hours may be required for field activities.
• Work Location:
  
  Plano, Texas, with periodic field presence at project sites.

• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.