Job Title : Transportation Engineer
Job Description
The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, review, and inspection of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with project specifications.
This position provides an opportunity to develop specialized engineering and design skills, build a portfolio of work and projects, and work toward a Project Manager opportunity .
- Role is based out of Lansing office, Hybrid work schedule, 40 hour work week
- Work onsite in office a minimum of 2 days per week
Responsibilities
Develop transportation engineering designs and plans for projects such as highways, roadways, tunnels, mass transit, and aviation.Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with project specifications.Update design requirements for new and existing projects.Inspect new construction and existing transportation structures.Essential Skills
Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer.Strong working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) project requirements and standards.5+ years of experience in design and engineering for transportation projects.Experience using OpenRoads Design software (ORD).Experience with MDOT Standards.Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Structural Engineering.Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus.Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.90 / hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.