What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer position at Ayres Associates?
Finding The Right Fit
Our Southeast division is seeking a transportation engineer with a proven track record of executing transportation projects for FDOT and city/county/local governments. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mind-set to help grow our transportation engineering practice in the state of Florida, and contribute towards our national practice in the area.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
On Any Given Day, You’ll
Our Southeast division is seeking a transportation engineer with a proven track record of executing transportation projects for FDOT and city/county/local governments. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mind-set to help grow our transportation engineering practice in the state of Florida, and contribute towards our national practice in the area.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.
On Any Given Day, You’ll
- Assist in marketing opportunities and work collaboratively to win transportation projects from clients including FDOT, cities, counties, and municipalities.
- Actively participate in design, oversee plans production, and ensure the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
- Build and maintain respectful working relationships with PMs and other leaders within the company.
- Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
- Actively engage in professional organizations.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
- Registered professional engineer (PE) in Florida.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of transportation
- Sound knowledge of FDOT Roadway design standards and specifications
- Proven experience in project delivery focused on transportation design, plans production, and digital delivery
- A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Urban and rural roadway design
- PD&E and corridor studies
- Passion for representing Ayres in a professional manner.
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.