TRANSPORTATION ENGINEER in Akron

Date Posted: Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Location:
    Ohio , Akron
  • Date Posted:
    Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful career on a strong team that balances your passion for engineering with a fulfilling life outside of work? Local General Contractor is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join their team. We’re proud of our supportive culture that prioritizes work-life balance, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence.

What You’ll Do:

As a Transportation Engineer, you’ll work on exciting projects, including municipal roadways, roundabouts, trails, heavy highway, safety studies, green and complete street designs, and more for ODOT, LPA, and Non-LPA clients across Ohio. Your role will involve:

  • Conducting detailed research, analyzing data, and preparing plans to support innovative design solutions.
  • Performing field reviews to identify opportunities and constraints.
  • Collaborating with senior staff to create CAD-generated designs and compelling visual exhibits.
  • Providing cost estimates, documentation, and quality checks for project accuracy.
  • Contributing to projects that enhance communities while ensuring safety and sustainability.
  • Adhering to all quality and safety standards.
  • Making recommendations and demonstrating analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Building professional connections through client meetings and networking.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

we understand the importance of balance, and we’ve built a culture where you can thrive both personally and professionally:

  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedules and support for your well-being.
  • Strong Culture: Be part of a supportive, inclusive team where your voice matters.
  • Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, learn from experienced mentors, and advance your career.
  • Impactful Work: Contribute to projects that improve lives and enhance the environment.

Who We’re Looking For:

If you’re someone who enjoys thoughtful problem-solving, collaboration, and delivering meaningful results, we want to hear from you. Bring your passion for engineering, commitment to quality, and desire to grow within a team that values your contributions. 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, but not required
  • Experience: 2-12 years of experience
  • Certifications: Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
  • Communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical and creative thinking.

Please contact Jeremy at GPAC with any questions (605)800-4399. Send any resumes to jeremy.madsen@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.