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You enjoy staying engaged in the technical work while mentoring others, partnering with clients, and influencing how projects are delivered.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering.\nCurrent Professional Engineer (PE) license, with the ability to sign and seal engineering documents.\n7+ years of design/engineering experience, including significant highway and/or roadway design experience.\nDemonstrated specialized transportation engineering expertise and the ability to independently lead technically complex work.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, verbal communication, and technical writing skills.\nExperience providing technical guidance, QA/QC, and mentorship to engineers and technical staff.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office and transportation engineering/design software.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHighly desirable candidates will bring:\nExperience with SDDOT transportation projects and design requirements.\nMicroStation and OpenRoads Designer experience.\nProject management experience, including scope, schedule, budget, resource coordination, and client communication.\nExperience supporting proposals, client presentations, business development, or professional/technical associations.\nAdditional transportation-related certifications, specialty expertise, and/or advanced education.\nWhy HR Green?\nAt HR Green, you'll join an employee-owned firm where your contributions directly impact our success-and your future.\nYou'll have the opportunity to:\nBe a visible technical leader on transportation projects that directly impact communities.\nStay hands-on with engineering while expanding your influence across projects, teams, and technical standards.\nMentor developing engineers and help shape how transportation work is delivered.\nWork directly with clients and experienced leaders while building your own technical and project leadership path.\nNot only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package.\nEmployee ownership opportunities\nPerformance-based bonus program\nTraditional and Roth 401(k) plans with immediate employer-match vesting\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nTuition reimbursement and professional development support\nPaid parental leave\nTwo paid volunteer days each year\nFlexible career paths and advancement opportunities\nA collaborative culture that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth\nVisit our website for detailed total rewards information. \nhttps://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/\n\nHR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. 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