• Transportation Engineer

    Actalent (Lansing, MI)


    Job Title: Transportation Engineer Job Description

     

    The ideal candidate will play a key role in the design, review, and inspection of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with project specifications. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and a strong working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) project requirements and standards are essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop transportation engineering designs and plans for projects such as highways, roadways, tunnels, mass transit, and aviation.

    + Review draft designs for compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

    + Perform site reviews and studies to ensure designs are aligned with project specifications.

    + Update design requirements for new and existing projects.

    + Inspect new construction and existing transportation structures.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer.

    + Strong working knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) project requirements and standards.

    + Experience in roadway design, civil engineering, and transportation engineering.

    + Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and stormwater management.

    + 5+ years of experience in design and engineering for transportation projects.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Structural Engineering.

    + Experience with MDOT Standards.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Professional Engineer (PE) License.

    Work Environment

    Work is based in the Lansing office, with a requirement to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. The workweek averages 40 hours.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, Michigan.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $52.90/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Lansing,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.