Civil Engineer - Transportation

Apexcompanies · Portland, OR · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-29

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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

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 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 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 and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions;

Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may periodically include performing a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted drafting/design equipment.

Apex Job Title: Transportation Engineer 4

Req ID: 11278

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