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Description

Join the Environmental Design Group Team - Where People and Purpose Meet

Title: Transportation Engineer

Salary Range: $70,000-120,000

Location: Newark

Department: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid / Remote

Position Overview

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified Transportation Engineer. You'll work on exciting projects, including municipal roadways, roundabouts, trails, heavy highway, safety studies, green and complete street designs, and more for ODOT, LPA, and Non-LPA clients across Ohio. 

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, but not required
• Experience: 2-12 years of experience
• Certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and creative thinking.

What You'll Do 

• Conducting detailed research, analyzing data, and preparing plans to support innovative design solutions.
• Performing field reviews to identify opportunities and constraints.
• Collaborating with senior staff to create CAD-generated designs and compelling visual exhibits.
• Providing cost estimates, documentation, and quality checks for project accuracy.
• Contributing to projects that enhance communities while ensuring safety and sustainability.
• Adhering to all quality and safety standards. 
• Making recommendations and demonstrating analytical, and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Building professional connections through client meetings and networking. 
• Performing other duties as assigned. 

What Makes You a Great Fit 

• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities. 
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through. 
• Professional, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively. 
• Comfortable working directly with property owners, clients, and project teams. 
• Committed to quality work, integrity, and community impact.

Physical and Travel Requirements 

• Ability to sit, stand, and work at a computer for extended periods. 
• Local travel during business hours may be required. 
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record required in accordance with company insurance standards. 

Supervisor Responsibility

This position does not directly manage staff; however, future leadership and advancement opportunities may be available within Environmental Design Group.  

ABOUT EDG 

Environmental Design Group is a multidisciplinary planning, design, and civil engineering firm serving communities across Ohio for more than 40 years. Our services include civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, landscape architecture, and construction management. We're more than engineers and designers - we're community builders. From restoring green spaces to creating safer roads and reimagining public parks, our work is rooted in improving lives and strengthening communities. 

At EDG, collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do. These core values shape how we work with our clients, support our teams, and create meaningful impact in the communities we serve. 

If you're motivated by purpose-driven work, collaborative teams, and making a lasting difference, we'd love to meet you. 

Why You'll Love Working Here 

• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Client Experience program focused on trust and proactive communication. 
• Mission-driven projects that improve quality of life. 
• Professional growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where your voice matters. 

What We Offer 

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. 
• Wellness programs and educational reimbursement. 
• Flexible in-office, hybrid, or remote work options (role dependent). 
• Paid time off, holidays, 401(k), and bonus opportunities. 
• Community engagement, volunteer initiatives, and career development programs.

Environmental Design Group - from possibility to purpose. 

Together, we're making a difference-for people, communities, and the environment. 

Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact Human Resources. 

Employment is contingent upon the ability to legally work in the United States and upon successful completion of a background check and/or drug screening. Employment with the Company is at-will.