What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Transportation position at HR Green?
What if your next role gave you the opportunity to design transportation projects that directly impact how people move through their communities every day?
At HR Green, you play a key role in delivering transportation infrastructure that connects communities and supports long term growth. This role, based in St. Louis, offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of transportation projects to build your technical expertise, gain confidence, and expand your project ownership.
You will be part of a collaborative team environment where mentorship, development, and meaningful project experience are part of the day to day. You will have the opportunity to support and guide junior team members and work closely with Project Managers to deliver impactful transportation projects.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design and deliver transportation projects including roadways, intersections, interchanges, and pedestrian infrastructure
- Provide technical expertise and mentorship by responding to questions and supporting the development of junior engineers
- Participate in quality reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance with established QA and QC processes
- Take ownership of engineering tasks and project components while ensuring alignment with project goals and standards
- Identify and help resolve technical related challenges through effective communication
- Respond to contractor questions and support construction phase activities including addenda and project updates
- Contribute to proposal development, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates when applicable
- Interact directly with Clients with written, verbal, and in person communication
You Might Be a Great Fit If
- You are a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) ready to grow into more complex, challenging work while continuing to apply your passion for hands-on design.
- You enjoy working on transportation projects that have visible community impact
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and value mentorship and team support
- You are looking for a role that offers both structure and the opportunity to grow your independence
- You are looking to advance your careers toward future Lead Engineer or Project Manager roles
What You Bring
- Bachelors in civil engineering
- Professional Engineer license in Missouri or ability to obtain within six months (MUST HAVE)
- At least four years of experience in civil or transportation engineering design
- Experience with roadway
s, intersection, interchange, or pedestrian infrastructure design is preferred - Experience with tools such as Open Roads Designer, MicroStation, or Civil 3D
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong technical communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering principles to a variety of challenges
- Valid driver’s license in your state of residence
Why HR Green
With a long-standing history of delivering infrastructure solutions that strengthen communities, HR Green offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects while growing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will be part of a team that values development, technical excellence, and long-term success, with opportunities to expand your skills and take on greater responsibility over time.
If you have been looking for a role where you can continue to grow, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a strong team, this could be worth a conversation.
Benefits
Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.
https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/
HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.