What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Project Engineer position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing civil engineering team working on meaningful roadway and transportation infrastructure projects
- Get hands-on exposure to high-impact public infrastructure work from design through construction
- Work alongside experienced engineers and project managers in a collaborative, supportive environment
- Build your career with a firm that values technical growth, quality work, and long-term development
- Enjoy strong benefits, paid time off, and a team-oriented culture with real opportunity to advance
Location: On-site in Birmingham, Alabama, with relocation open to discussion for the right candidate.
Note: Must have roadway / transportation design experience, proficiency with Bentley OpenRoads or Power InRoads, and a Civil Engineering degree. DOT experience is strongly preferred, and candidates with an E.I./E.I.T. or P.E. will stand out.
About Us We are a growing civil engineering firm focused on transportation, site development, and community-impact infrastructure projects. Our team is passionate about designing practical, sustainable solutions that improve how people move and how communities grow. We offer a collaborative, family-oriented environment where ideas are valued and good work is recognized. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Design roadway and transportation improvement projects using Bentley OpenRoads Designer / Power InRoads
- Prepare plans, reports, drawings, cross-sections, specifications, and other construction documents
- Support the design and delivery of public infrastructure projects from concept through construction
- Review engineering drawings, survey data, and field information to develop accurate design solutions
- Assist with drainage, roadway, and traffic control design work
- Prepare technical reports, permitting documents, and related project deliverables
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers on technical direction, quality control, and project execution
- Contribute to public and private sector transportation projects that shape local communities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 2 years of roadway or transportation design experience
- Proficiency with Bentley Power InRoads and/or OpenRoads Designer
- E.I. / E.I.T. required or strongly preferred depending on level
- P.E. license preferred, or clear path toward licensure
- DOT project experience strongly preferred
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a fast-paced engineering team
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Family-oriented, collaborative culture
- Meaningful infrastructure work with visible community impact
- Strong mentorship and career growth potential
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, company-paid life and disability coverage, PTO, and holidays
- Extra time off around the holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
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Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Salary : $75,000 - $130,000