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Transportation Engineer

Actalent
Metuchen, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/3/2025

We are seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer who is proficient in employing fundamental principles across various aspects of Highway Design, Utility Coordination, Cost Estimating, and Transportation Engineering. The ideal candidate should be adept at using MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD design software. The role involves producing plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for roadway projects for NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, and County or Municipal agencies. We offer hybrid flexibility, end of year bonuses and opportunity to lead a department.

Responsibilities

  • Apply expertise in Geometric Design, Design Exception, Roadside Design, including current Guide Rail and Pavement Design.
  • Manage MPT, Signing and Striping, ROW, Access Management, Grading, and Permitting.
  • Coordinate with Utility Companies for relocations and perform Utility Risk Analysis.
  • Produce Utility Schemes of Accommodation.
  • Conduct Roadway Drainage Design and 3D Roadway Modeling.

Essential Skills

  • Strong design capabilities with MicroStation Inroads experience, including alignments, surfaces, templates, earthwork, and plans and quantity calculations.
  • Familiarity with NJDOT Capital Project Procedures, NJDOT/NJTA/AASHTO Roadway Design Manual, and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
  • Knowledge in drainage, soil erosion, environmental plans, and utilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and CIVIL 3D software.
  • Understanding of MUTCD, NEPA Process, Budget Monitoring, and Primavera Scheduling.
  • EIT or PE certification is a plus.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Metuchen,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $110,000 - $135,000

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