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Principal Transportation Engineer

Gainesville, FL

On-site Full time

$122,000 to $155,000 a year

The employer is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm serving public agencies and private developers.

Our Gainesville office is growing, and we need a Principal Transportation Engineer who can set technical direction from day one. You will work closely with a collaborative civil engineering group and report to the civil engineering manager. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is on site at our Gainesville location.

What you’ll do

  • Design roadway, intersection and multimodal improvements
  • Prepare plans, specifications and estimates for DOT projects
  • Present findings at public meetings
  • Perform traffic impact and signal timing studies in Synchro
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience with traffic analysis software
  • Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads or Civil 3D
  • Strong written communication
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • Experience on state DOT projects
  • PE or PTOE certification

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Gainesville, FL is $122,000 – $155,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits
  • Flexible spending accounts

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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