Transportation Engineer (Professional Engineer)

Job overview

The Transportation Engineer (Professional Engineer) role is onsite in Fargo, ND, and pays $45–$60 per hour in the feed; the posting also states an annual salary range of $95,000–$135,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Ackerman-Estvold is a full-service architecture and civil engineering consulting firm serving clients across North Dakota, Montana, and Idaho. The engineer leads transportation and roadway projects from planning through construction, serving as a technical resource for clients, agencies, and project teams. The role advances infrastructure that connects communities and businesses while managing project delivery and supporting the firm’s transportation practice.

What you'll do

• Lead transportation and roadway projects from planning through construction
• serve as Engineer of Record on applicable projects
• prepare roadway and highway designs, plans, specifications, and technical documents
• manage scope, schedules, budgets, and quality control
• coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
• review technical work and mentor developing engineers
• support proposals, client relationships, and transportation business development
• develop practical, cost-effective solutions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation engineer

professional engineer

fargo nd

ackerman-estvold

roadway design

highway projects

north dakota dot

project leadership

civil engineering

civil 3d

microstation

openroads designer

$45–$60/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-paid medical insurance for employees and child dependents
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA options
• employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• EAP and identity theft protection
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• flexible scheduling
• clothing allowance
• company-paid certifications and professional memberships
• training and professional development.

Why this role

Requires a current Professional Engineer license and the ability to obtain North Dakota licensure through reciprocity, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, and six or more years of progressive transportation civil engineering experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k), HSA, and FSA options; paid leave; flexible scheduling; and professional development support.

About the employer

Ackerman Estvold is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.