Transportation Design and Planning Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pleasant Grove, Utah, Pleasant Grove, UT

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

• Lead and support the planning and design of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets
• Contribute to corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts
• Prepare technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and trail projects
• Apply AASHTO, UDOT, and local agency design standards to develop safe, efficient, and constructible solutions
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way
• Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control
• Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations and design decisions
• Assist with and participate in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentations
• Communicate technical information clearly through strong written deliverables and verbal presentations
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Support client relationships and business development efforts as appropriate

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah (required)
• 5–10 years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planning
• Experience working on active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects
• Strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar design software
• Experience preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences
• Ability to work across both planning and design phases of projects
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

• Experience working directly with UDOT or on UDOT-funded projects
• Experience with trail planning and design, including alignment development and user experience considerations
• Background in corridor planning, active transportation plans, or multimodal network development
• Experience working with state DOTs, MPOs, and/or local agencies
• Interest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportation
• Experience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordination
• Experience mentoring junior staff

Why would a candidate want this job?

• 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