Transportation Engineer
Trilon Group
$110,000 - $140,000 / year
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Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Transportation Engineer, you will be responsible for a variety of projects, taking ownership from start to finish.
Growth here isn't one-size-fits-all. Whether you're aiming toward Project Management, deeper technical specialization, or something in between, we shape that path around you, backed by mentorship and real project variety to get you there.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
- Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
- Coordinate and work with a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
- Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of water systems
- Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
- Coordinate with office management and other project managers to share resources
- Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations. Also prepare the scope, schedule, and budget for new projects
- Interface with clients including state and local agencies
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues
- Prepare, review, and/or approve proposals, contracts, or cost estimates
- Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients
- Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements
- Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements
- Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation
- Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- 8+ years experience with plan preparation procedures and standards
- 8+ years experience in Transportation
- Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
- Knowledge and experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
- Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
- Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
- A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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Benefits
- At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Generous paid time off 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6% Professional development opportunities including in-house training Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status #LI-JP2
About this role
Trilon Group is seeking a Transportation Engineer to lead projects across highway design, urban roadways, and related infrastructure from conception through completion. With a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, eight or more years of relevant experience, and a P.E. license, you'd take ownership of diverse assignments—from freeway and interchange design to feasibility studies and cost estimation. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders including state and local agencies, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring designs meet codes and client requirements. You'll need strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and solid communication skills to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
This position offers genuine flexibility around career development. Whether you're interested in moving toward project management, deepening your technical expertise, or charting a different path, the company commits to mentorship and varied project assignments to support your growth. The in-office role in Las Cruces comes with a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 and an unusual comp time policy that lets you convert overtime hours into additional pay or PTO. Benefits include standard medical and retirement offerings, paid professional memberships and licensure support, and professional development opportunities.
The role suits someone with substantial transportation engineering experience who wants autonomy over projects, values working collaboratively across disciplines, and is motivated by solving real engineering challenges while building a career trajectory tailored to their own goals.
Typical pay for this role
$100,000
Typical range: $80,000 to $140,000
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