Civil Engineer - Transportation

Company: Apex Companies
Location: Portland
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex! Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. We are currently seeking to add a Transportation Civil Engineer to our dynamic team in Portland, Oregon. Our Transportation Civil Engineers perform civil engineering design work in a team environment, working with other engineers, project managers, and Apex staff across multiple service disciplines. The selected candidate will prepare and oversee various elements of design work including roadway sections; intersection layout and sight distance determination; construction staging & traffic control; signing & striping; ADA design; interchange layout; roadway drainage including hydraulic reports; alignment/right-of-way plans; temporary erosion control plans; site preparation plans; roadway profiles; and utility plans. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil or Transportation Engineering Professional Engineer License (P.E) in Oregon and/or Washington, or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire 7 years of design experience A solid understanding of civil engineering with a focus on state or local government roadway design Proficient with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation Inroads, or other design software as appropriate; roadway CADD and modeling experience required Excellent oral and written communication skills Willingness to work in fast paced environment across multiple disciplines and project types Flexibility and creativity in project approaches, and openness to learn and develop Experience Working in a Consulting Firm or Municipal Engineering Department Familiarity with local development codes and standards Desirable Qualifications A strong background in road and highway design in Oregon and/or Washington Experience working in a Consulting Firm having delivered state and local agency PS&E projects Familiarity with the AASHTO, MUTCD, and ODOT/WSDOT Design Manuals Primary Job Responsibilities As a key member of a roadway/highway design team, assist in the management of moderate to large-scale projects and independently manage smaller projects using local or AASHTO standards; Perform civil engineering design tasks associated with state and local municipal public works projects, and private development projects; Self-manage project tasks, effectively manage multiple assignments, and maintain active communication with project managers; Mentor and lead junior staff through delivery of projects; Effectively manage the following work elements: Day-to-day internal and external communication (verbal and written); Support and advise junior engineers and technical staff to develop PS&E documents; write reports and technical memos; coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied; Understand project scopes and budgets with support to project manager to maintain delivery within project success metrics; Participate and represent Apex in professional organizations and functions; Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may periodically include performing a variety of skilled professional tasks, manually or by use of computer-assisted drafting/design equipment. Apex Job Title: Transportation Engineer 4 Req ID: 10864 LI-Hybrid We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career's sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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