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AECOM

Civil Engineer II - Transportation

Murray, UT · On-site

Perform civil engineering design and analysis for transportation projects, including roadway alignments, grading, drainage, utilities, and related infrastructure. * Develop engineering plans ...

AECOM

Civil Engineer II - Transportation

Murray, UT · On-site

Perform civil engineering design and analysis for transportation projects, including roadway alignments, grading, drainage, utilities, and related infrastructure. * Develop engineering plans ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site

$100/hr

What You'll Need: * 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · Hybrid

$100/hr

... roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience. * Proficiency in Bentley ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

$100/hr

What You'll Need: * 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

$100/hr

What You'll Need: * 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

$100/hr

What You'll Need: * 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

Consor Engineers

Transportation Engineer

Draper, UT · On-site +1

$100/hr

What You'll Need: * 4+ years in roadway/transportation design with construction plan set experience ... * BS in Civil Engineering. * PE (Utah) or ability to obtain within 6-12 months. * Clear ...

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How much do transportation engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation engineering in Utah is $82,932.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,600.00 and $93,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is transportation engineering?

A Transportation Engineering job focuses on planning, designing, and maintaining transportation systems, including roads, bridges, highways, and public transit. Engineers in this field ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable movement of people and goods. They analyze traffic patterns, improve infrastructure, and implement new technologies. Their work helps reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support economic growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in transportation engineering?

To thrive as a Transportation Engineer, you need a strong background in civil engineering principles, transportation planning, and traffic analysis, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in civil or transportation engineering and relevant licensure (such as a PE license). Familiarity with specialized software like AutoCAD, MicroStation, SYNCHRO, and GIS systems, as well as understanding of transportation design standards, is crucial. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork abilities are essential soft skills for this role. Mastering these skills ensures the engineer can design safe, efficient transportation systems and collaborate seamlessly with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities for transportation engineers?

Transportation Engineers often start as entry-level or junior engineers and can progress to roles such as project manager, senior engineer, or transportation planning specialist as they gain experience and professional licensure. Advancement may also involve specializing in areas like traffic modeling, highway design, or transit systems, or supervising larger teams and multidisciplinary projects. With continued education and proven leadership, some professionals move into executive positions or become consultants within the field. Career growth in transportation engineering is supported by ongoing training, certification, and a track record of successful projects.

What does a transportation engineer do?

A transportation engineer designs, plans, and manages transportation systems such as roads, bridges, and traffic flow to improve safety and efficiency. They analyze traffic data, develop infrastructure projects, and often use tools like CAD software, requiring knowledge of engineering principles and relevant regulations.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Engineering job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,932 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Professional Engineer - Transportation Focus

JUB Engineers, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$92K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Professional Engineer - Transportation Focus
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Overview: J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking to hire an experienced Professional Engineer to join our Transportation Services Group (TSG) and work in our successful Salt Lake City, Utah office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is "Helping Each Other Create Better Communities." We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.
This position is part of the J-U-B Transportation Services Group (TSG) which consists of over 80 full-time staff focused on surface transportation projects in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming. The TSG is currently managing over 200 active projects, many of which include a variety of local roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, and active transportation.
While applying technical civil engineering knowledge and skills, this engineering position will:
  • Work with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, construction, and permitting of a wide variety of transportation projects throughout the company, primarily for transportation projects for local agencies and State DOT's, including projects with both local and federal aid funds.
  • Collaborate with traffic engineers, structural engineers, and other specialty disciplines to deliver a comprehensive package of reports, studies, and drawings to our clients.
  • Operate CAD (MicroStation/OpenRoads) to effectively produce alignments, models, and plans of transportation projects using current standards.
  • Work in a team setting, reporting to and taking direction from a Senior Project Engineer or Project Manager.
  • Analyze engineering data and utilize sound engineering judgement to produce final engineering documents including project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
  • Mentor younger/junior staff such as EIT's, drafters, and designers.
  • Assist in business development by building relationships with clients and assisting with the preparation of proposals.
  • Support the Project Manager in preparing and executing scopes of work, contracts, and design budgets for projects.
  • Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
  • Coordinate with utility companies.
  • Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation and project reconnaissance.
  • Supervise support staff assigned to projects including drafters, EIT's, surveyors, and construction observers.
  • Manage clients and client projects while providing responsive communications, professional services, and delivering quality projects to multiple clients

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), preferably in Utah or able to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
  • 5-10 years of transportation engineering experience.
  • Able to take small to medium size projects from design start to advertisement.
  • Excellent communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven technical background and skillset.
  • History of working on projects with UDOT is a plus

Salary Range: $92,000-$135,000 per year, determined by experience, licensure, and education
Benefits: In addition to your competitive salary, J-U-B also offers an extensive benefits package including:
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Bonuses for qualified employees
  • Generous vacation and sick leave package
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
  • Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
  • The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
  • J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service.

See our website for more benefit details: https://web.jub.com/join-us/our-benefits/
To apply for this position and learn more about J-U-B, please visit www.jub.com
Salary Description
$92,000-$135,000 per year DOE

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