Position Summary

A Transportation Project Engineer at VS Engineering will independently lead design tasks for transportation projects in our La Porte office. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for growth, training, and project management experience during an exciting time in our company history.

Our growth means your growth. If you are serious about career advancement opportunities and providing quality service to clients, come join our team!

Our La Porte Office is the hub for VS Engineering projects in Northwestern Indiana and one of our most quickly growing teams. Our local staff includes a wide variety of experience levels with expertise in city, county, and DOT roadway and streetscapes and public work projects for local cities, counties, and the State.

A Typical Day May Include

• Leading project design calculations/reports/planning preparation/roadway modeling
• Assisting office leadership in the preparation of proposal documents and preliminary project evaluations
• Developing peer network with staff at other firms and public agencies to enhance personal and firm relationships during project coordination efforts
• Coordinating project tasks and reporting to project manager and supervisory staff to assist in budget, schedule, and project status tracking
• Supporting Indianapolis and regional offices on a variety of infrastructure projects

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer or Engineer in Training in Indiana
• Experience designing transportation projects
• Background working on INDOT, county, and municipal transportation design projects
• Technical knowledge/ computer skills:
  • ACAD Civil 3D / MicroStation Bentley Open Roads Designer
  • Drainage software including StormCAD and CDSS
  • Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
  • Adobe

What You Offer Us

• Willingness to take on new challenges, skills, and competencies in a full-service engineering firm
• Ability to effectively discuss project timeline and issues with internal teams, clients and review agencies
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
• Capable of solving complex problems using professional judgement, creativity, collaboration, and innovation
• Excellent time management skills and High attention to detail/quality of work produced
• Service oriented demeanor

What We Offer You

We provide you support from highly skilled Project Managers & Technical Staff. In addition, we provide a 401(k) plan, rich coverage for major medical insurance, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) career development, remote work opportunities, and several others. We are proud of our family-like environment and our social events that prove work can be fun!

Our Mission

Our purpose is to serve the communities we live in. With a focus on what we value most. Client focused; Trust; Work Hard. Together, Knowledge

Work Environment and Conditions

This position requires ability to work independently, within a team, and with all levels of management in a fast-paced environment, effectively communicating, resolving problems and prioritizing tasks.

This position will work in the Indianapolis, Indiana office and include potential remote work, to be coordinated with supervisor. Field work will be required and might involve exposure to the elements. A valid driver's license is required as work-related travel may happen from time to time using personal and/or company vehicles. Mileage will be reimbursed if using a personal vehicle. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not intended as an express offer of employment and is subject to change based on the needs of the company.

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.