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Job Description

Project Engineer – Transportation (Atlanta, GA)

About the Role
HNTB is seeking a driven and experienced Project Engineer to join our growing Atlanta team. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to some of Georgia’s most complex and high-impact transportation projects while working alongside a team of industry-leading professionals. The role is ideally suited for someone with a strong background in transportation engineering, proven leadership in plan development, and hands-on experience with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) projects. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer is required.

Why HNTB?
For more than 100 years, HNTB has been at the forefront of infrastructure design and delivery across the United States. As an employee-owned firm, we empower our people to shape meaningful careers while making a lasting difference in the communities we serve. With our rapid growth, now is an exciting time to be part of the HNTB journey.

Key Responsibilities

As a Project Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development, production, and modification of design calculations, reports, plans, and specifications.
• Work closely with project managers to conduct research, prepare designs, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Apply engineering principles, standards, and GDOT guidelines to projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop both conceptual and detailed roadway designs using OpenRoads Designer and other industry-standard software.
• Address design challenges through collaboration, client interaction, and creative problem-solving.
• Mentor and review the work of junior engineers, offering constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Coordinate technical aspects with clients, teaming partners, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support marketing efforts by contributing to proposals and assisting in the development of project scopes and budgets.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred

• Minimum of 4 years of GDOT project experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, or ITE.

What You’ll Bring

• Hands-on leadership in transportation infrastructure projects, from concept through final design.
• Strong coordination skills to manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to mentor and support early-career engineers and designers.
• Experience preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and cost estimates that align with GDOT standards.
• Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer for roadway design, modeling, and production.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Experience assisting project managers with quality control, technical input, and client-facing presentations.

Additional Information

• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Job Type: Regular, Full-time
• Job Category: Engineering Group
• ReqID: R-26476
• Visa Sponsorship: Available

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