Civil Engineer - Transportation

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career.

Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work. Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next. We are currently seeking to add a Transportation Civil Engineer to our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon.

Our Transportation Civil Engineers perform civil engineering design work in a team environment, working with other engineers, project managers, and Apex staff across multiple service disciplines. The selected candidate will prepare and oversee various elements of design work including roadway sections; intersection layout and sight distance determination; construction staging & traffic control; signing & striping; ADA design; interchange layout; roadway drainage including hydraulic reports; alignment/right-of-way plans; temporary erosion control plans; site preparation plans; roadway profiles; and utility plans.

Qualifications

A strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington Experience working in a Consulting Firm having delivered state and local agency PS&E projects Familiarity with the AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals Primary Job

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil or Transportation Engineering Professional Engineer License (P.E) in Oregon and/or Washington, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire 7+ years of design experience A solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation Inroads, or other design software as appropriate; roadway CADD and modeling experience required Excellent oral and written communication skills Willingness to work in fast paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, and openness to learn and develop Experience Working in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department Familiarity with local development codes and standards Desirable

Responsibilities

As a key member of a roadway/highway design team, assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards; Perform civil engineering design tasks associated with state and local municipal public works projects, and private development projects; Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers; Mentor and lead junior staff through delivery of projects; Effectively manage the following work elements: Day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written); Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents; write reports and technical memos; coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied; Understand project scopes and budgets with support to project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics; Participate