Engineer (PE) - Transportation
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 27, 2026. Houston Engineering scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Location: Bemidji, MN
OUR CULTURE. YOUR CAREER.
Houston Engineering Inc. (HEI), is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Having been in business since 1968, we have provided outstanding client service and effectively managed our business strategy resulting in sustained growth. Our commitment continues to be meeting our clients’ needs and providing a productive and fun atmosphere for our employees.
As an experienced Transportation Engineer at Houston Engineering, you will lead a team of engineers to help plan and design safe, smooth and efficient roadway systems for communities across the Midwest. You will manage a variety of transportation projects with successful delivery from the environmental stage through construction while assuring designs are in accordance with Federal, State and Local specifications. You will also play an active role in growing and expanding transportation services.
- Effectively lead project activities through the life cycle of projects.
- Prepare and oversee detailed engineering analyses, schedules, technical reports, etc.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with project teams such as CAD designers, engineers, subcontractors to complete projects safely, on time, and with high quality.
- Create and foster a project team culture of superior service for the customer.
- Assist in client contact and communications.
- Projects you’ll work on will vary, however some common ones may include traffic planning, roadway and railway design, geometric layout, drainage analysis, erosion control, and/or environmental clearance coordination. The projects you work on may also be Federal, State, County and municipal roadways.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- State Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain with 6 months.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with state DOT and county highway projects preferred.
- Experience operation AutoCAD, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Benefits of Joining HEI
As part of our talented staff, you will enjoy competitive pay and significate annual bonuses. The estimated rate of pay is $95,531 - $116,761 depending on experience. Other benefits include employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear, plus more.
Additionally, view our careers page to read about HEI being selected as one of the ENR top 500 design firms and as one of the Prairie Businesses 50 best places to work for several years in a row!
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability