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Transportation Engineer

Trilon Group

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Jul 2026

💰 $111,000/yr($90,000/yr – $111,000/yr)

About the role

Transportation Engineer

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Durham, NC

Compensation: $90,000 - $111,000 / year

Description

Alta is looking for an Active Transportation Engineer to join our growing design team in our Durham office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation in bike and pedestrian infrastructure and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, intersection improvements, ADA compliant and high function pedestrian facilities and other innovative transportation solutions. You’ll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across North Carolina and the country.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of engineers, landscape architects, planners, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts while performing task lead and Assistant Project Management roles. You’ll be mentored by industry leaders and have the opportunity to engage with complex design challenges, working across scales from conceptual design to detailed plans and specifications. You will mentor entry level staff and have the opportunity to have meaningful contribution in training, onboarding, and process improvement. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!

About Alta
Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.

Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

Day to Day

Designing and delivering a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, intersection improvements, ADA compliant and high function pedestrian facilities, and other innovative transportation solutions.
Working on project tasks like geometric layout, grading, drainage, signing and striping, multi-disciplinary coordination, green infrastructure, construction staging, and more.
Assist the Project Manager on day to day task by helping as a task lead or Assistant Project Manager
Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.
Develop concept level alternatives that consider feasibility, use, and impacts.
Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.
Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
Begin to assist the Project Manager with technical write-ups, memos, scope and budgets, and schedule updates.

Qualifications

Required:

5-7 years of experience in transportation engineering or a related field, with a preference for experience in a consulting environment or public sector.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D, or similar civil engineering software is a plus. Previous MicroStation, OpenRoads experience is preferred.
Strong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway