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Buchart Horn | Marlton, NJ | Full-Time
Buchart Horn is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer – Transportation to support the design and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. In this mid- to senior-level role, you’ll take ownership of technical design efforts, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines to help bring high-impact transportation projects to life.
What You’ll Do:
As a Project Engineer, you’ll lead the engineering components of transportation-focused projects while supporting the overall success of scope, schedule, and budget. This position plays a key role in team leadership, technical development, and client coordination.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work on moderate to major transportation projects
- Perform and review engineering calculations, addressing design complexities such as conflicting requirements and material limitations
- Supervise and mentor project team members, including designers, technicians, EITs, and junior engineers
- Support project managers in developing proposals, work plans, budgets, and timelines
- Participate in client meetings and coordinate with internal and external project teams
- Conduct site visits and fieldwork to support project development and design validation
- Develop design plans, profiles, and diagrams using AutoCAD and MicroStation
- Process shop drawings, respond to RFIs, edit specifications, and prepare cost estimates
- Perform and oversee QA/QC procedures throughout project phases
- Maintain technical knowledge of transportation design standards, materials, regulations, and technologies
- Assist in resolving construction-related engineering challenges
- Contribute to internal training recommendations based on industry trends and technical advancements
- Lead or contribute to special technical studies and project reports
- Ensure compliance with both corporate and client procedures on design and implementation
- Conduct project review sessions to monitor progress and identify any required corrective actions
Experience, Technical Skills, and Attributes:
- Graduation from an ABET college or university with a Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 7 years of engineering design experience.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- Knowledge and experience using computer aided design and drafting, (AutoCADD & Microstation)
- software and Microsoft Office.
Salary : $85,000 - $128,000