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Transportation Project Engineer (PE)

Join Our Team | Mark Thomas
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026
Job Title
Transportation Project Engineer (PE)
Location
Sacramento - Sacramento, CA 95825 US (Primary)
Category
Engineering: Transportation
Salary Grade
$93,600.00 - $150,904.00
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Posting Details

Mark Thomas is growing and is adding licensed Roadway Project Engineers to our transportation teams!  The role of a licensed Project Engineer is to take the lead in technical designs and to coordinate the necessary tasks required to complete small to medium size projects in conformity to the defined scope of work. This may include the coordination of project phases, time, and budgets. The supervisory responsibilities include a role in training and guiding the development of design engineering staff and technicians. This position must maintain excellent communications with both upper management and entry-level staff. The Project Engineer also assists with coordinating in-house departments and sub-consultants in the sharing of project information.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Completes PS&E plans packages of limited complexity 
  • Coordinates In-house departments and sub-consultant deliverables (including but not limited to field surveying, structures, right of way, traffic, geotechnical and environmental elements) 
  • Prepares technical reports with reasonable independence 
  • Takes responsible charge of engineering deliverables for certain components of projects or for small projects in their entirety 
  • Ensures that lower engineering staff, technicians & interns are using current standards and efficiently applying appropriate software 
  • Coordinates and supports construction activities 
  • Verifies accuracy of project plans, cost estimates, quantities, reports, and exhibits 
  • Applies knowledge of engineering procedures to applicable projects and assignments 
  • Participates at a committee level in professional organization 
  • Mentors and manages internal design team efforts 
  • Conducts internal technical training to staff to ensure compliance with drafting standards project requirements, and current engineering practices 
  • Gains knowledge of scope, budgets, agreements, and financial reporting systems

QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS in Engineering is a plus
  • California Professional Engineer (PE) License required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year
  • 4-6 years of progressively responsible engineering experience
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate and lead design groups
  • Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience with MS Office to include MS Project, Teams, etc.
  • Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design
  • Knowledge of engineering procedures (right of way acquisition, environmental clearance, utility relocation)
  • Knowledge of construction practices
  • Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

  • Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
  • 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
  • Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
  • Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
  • Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
  • FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
  • Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
  • Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
  • Budgeted time for training and career development
  • Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

*The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) is based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.  

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.

Salary : $93,600 - $150,904

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