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Senior Engineer - Transportation

THE SCHEMMER ASSOCIATES INC
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2027
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SCHEMMER is seeking a full-time Senior Transportation Engineer to join our growing transportation team. Are you an experienced transportation professional who thrives on leading complex infrastructure projects, mentoring staff, and building strong client relationships? Do you want to be part of a stable and established firm that values technical excellence, innovation, and long-term career growth? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER

As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and project manager within our transportation engineering department. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects primarily for DOT, municipal, and county clients while ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are met.

In this role, you will oversee multidisciplinary project teams, provide technical direction, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and contributing to strategic growth initiatives within the transportation market.

Your expertise in roadway design, transportation planning, permitting, and agency coordination will be instrumental in successfully delivering projects from concept through construction. As a senior member of the team, you will mentor and develop junior engineers, promote best practices, and help strengthen SCHEMMER's reputation as a trusted engineering partner.

Successful candidates will bring a strong understanding of transportation project delivery, regulatory requirements, public agency coordination, and industry trends, along with a passion for leadership, collaboration, and client service.

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Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
7 years of transportation engineering experience in a design lead role
Demonstrated success managing transportation and roadway projects for DOT, city, and county clients
Experience leading project teams and mentoring engineering staff
Strong client relationship skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
ABOUT SCHEMMER

At SCHEMMER, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally, make meaningful contributions, and build rewarding careers.

This position offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
Paid parental leave
401(k) with employer match
Educational reimbursement and professional development support

Beyond our benefits, you'll find a collaborative culture driven by highly engaged employees and leaders who genuinely invest in their teams' success. At SCHEMMER, you'll have the opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects, strengthen client partnerships, mentor future engineering talent, and help shape the communities we serve.

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