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Transportation Project Engineer, Transit and Rail

David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2025
Transportation Project Engineer

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients' evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA's knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities.

The Transit and Rail Practice is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, or Salt Lake City, UT.

In this role, you will support our Transit and Rail group and contribute to a variety of transportation projects. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with strong technical skills and engineering judgment to take concept designs and transform them into construction-ready plans and technical specifications.

The successful candidate will work on multi-discipline projects, performing engineering calculations and design across a variety of transportation-related tasks. You'll have the opportunity to work on track design, street improvements, utility plans, bike and pedestrian facilities, station design, grading, site development, signing and striping, traffic control plans, and more. We seek someone with experience in 3D modeling, ADA requirements, quantity take-offs, cost estimating, and specifications development. The ideal candidate is eager to take on new challenges, grow their skills, and has a passion for excellence. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and an interest in project management is a plus.

The Portland Transit and Rail team supports local transit agencies and remotely contributes to national transit markets. Our projects include light rail track design, streetcars, commuter rail, bus rapid transit (BRT), express bus systems, transit stations, and other bus facilities. In addition to transit projects, you may assist other DEA groups on roadway projects, construction observation, and other multidisciplinary efforts.

What You'll DoKey Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with supervisors, project managers, and staff to coordinate project efforts.
  • Design and oversee the preparation of preliminary and final civil construction plans using Civil3D or OpenRoads.
  • Ensure on-time, on-budget project execution while maintaining industry-leading quality standards.
  • Participate in business development and client engagement activities.
  • Coordinate and review designs from other disciplines, including traffic, structures, stormwater, erosion control, and water systems.
  • Prepare and modify reports, specifications, and cost estimates for assigned projects.
  • Assess permitting needs and coordinate permit applications.
  • Manage project tasks, tracking project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
What You BringRequired Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.
  • Experience working with state and local agencies.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation/InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or Civil3D design software.
  • Minimum of four years of civil engineering experience related to transportation projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • PE License in the State of Oregon, Washington or Utah
  • 6 years of transportation project experience.
What We Offer?

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
  • Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
  • Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
  • Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off!
  • Retirement: 401k plan
  • Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
  • Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
  • Potential salary range: $85,000 - $113,000

* The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services or to resumes, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA.


DEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, and all other characteristics protected by law. If you need any accommodation in the application, interviewing or selection process, please let us know. You can e-mail your request to HRQuestions@deainc.com or call 503-223-6663 and ask for Corporate Recruiting.

DEA wants to ensure applicants who apply for jobs electronically are informed of their equal employment opportunity (EEO) protections as part of the application process through the EEO is the Law and Supplement to EEO is the Law posters. In addition, you can review the prescribed pay transparency nondiscrimination provision and learn about DEA’s participation in the E-Verify Program.

 

Salary : $85,000 - $113,000

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