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Staff Engineer, Transportation

HR Green
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026

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For more than 110 years, HR Green has been doing more than engineering—we’ve been strengthening communities and improving lives across the country. Our longevity speaks for itself, but our people speak louder: we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and ranked #168 on ENR’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms.

If you’re ready to join a company where your ideas matter, your growth is prioritized, and your work leaves a lasting impact, this is the place for you.

Summary

This is a great opportunity for a Transportation Engineer to work with a dynamic team on complex transportation projects. You will be working side-by-side with a team of knowledgeable engineers and professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration and career development. If you are looking to work with a company that will provide mentorship, technical guidance and comradery, keep reading to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

What will you be doing?

  • Working as part of a team as well as independently in learning, evaluating, and applying engineering principles, standards, and criteria. 
  • Assist in the plan and design of transportation projects including highway, roadway, and intersections. 
  • Assist in the development of complete roadway plan sets, specifications and reports.
  • Conducts field visits as necessary for various projects.
  • Communicate effectively and coordinate with project team members including but not limited to CAD designers and other engineers.

What are we looking for? 

  • A candidate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited four-year or graduate engineering university in relevant discipline. 
  • A candidate with 0 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience. 
  • A candidate with proficient knowledge of office software (Word, Excel, etc.).
  • A candidate with knowledge and familiarity in AutoCad and Microstation preferred, knowledge and familiarity with Civil 3D or OpenRoads is a plus.

Why join HR Green?

  • It’s your chance to join one of the country’s longest operating engineering firms and a leader in local markets in design engineering and construction with over 700 employees in 22 offices around the nation.
  • 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/
  • CLICK HERE to find out why our employees chose HR Green. 


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. 

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