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A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world.
Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.
Your Opportunity
We have an opportunity for Transportation Engineer join our team in our Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio office. This role will focus on supporting design projects related to transportation infrastructure. The successful candidate will perform engineering work requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out related civil engineering tasks such as preparation of plans, designs, calculations, and cost estimates in accordance with established codes and standards. This role is ideal for a motivated, energetic team player who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment. We thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and a client-focused environment across a broad range of project sectors. Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional's appeal to you? Apply now to learn more about this role and join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of! Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction plans, estimates, and other deliverables for transportation projects.
• Prepare project designs and deliverables in compliance with documented commitments, standards, and quality assurance practices.
• Work within design team while cognizant of project scopes, schedules, budgets.
• Follow all in-house procedures related to documentation of designs and process flow.
• Attend and document project/client meetings with agenda and/or notes/minutes.
• Use knowledge of general concepts of engineering elements through investigation and analysis, to support engineering projects that focus on transportation systems such as such as highways, streets, bridges, tunnels, drainage structures, roadway lighting, airports, railroads, and commuter trains.
• Assist team in preparing engineering designs, drawings, specifications, presentations and reports, and gather information to support design decisions.
• Assist in basic interpretation and verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards and practices.
• Work with other engineering disciplines and professionals in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer.
• Assist the team in providing support services during construction that can include submittal reviews, responses to requests for information and contract document clarifications.
• Perform field work related to construction activities as required.
• Provide work leadership and training to more junior professional and technical staff and provides technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on a common project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior engineering staff.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Civil3D or with Bentley MicroStation and Open Roads Designer.
• Ability to work in groups or alone.
• Good communication skills, attentiveness to detail, and multi-tasking ability.
• Willingness to learn new skills and interface with multiple project managers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering with emphasis in Civil, Transportation or Structural Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in State of Ohio is required.
• Minimum of five years of related work experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above is required.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | OH | Cincinnati
Other Locations: United States | OH | Columbus
Organization: BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 27/05/2026 06:05:14
Req ID: 1006057
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