Engineering Designer I

Alta is looking for an

Engineering Designer I

to join our growing

Atlanta

• office design team. This production-level position is a fantastic opportunity for someone who believes in the importance of active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation and who is interested in growing their career as a transportation engineering professional. In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around Atlanta and across the country. This may include concept-level design for projects like complete street reconfigurations, development of construction documents, and production of high-quality graphics
• Specific project work will involve bikeway design, shared use path design and feasibility, streetscape design, civil design, and urban design. You will be challenged to think at various scales from the systems-level down to specific sites or intersections and learn from industry leaders in active transport. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Los Angeles team’s multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts.  If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

About Alta

• Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions.
• Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home.

Day to Day

You will be a part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for leading and delivering a wide range of multimodal projects ranging from quick-build intersections, complex bikeway design, complete streets, and trails.

You will be responsible for a variety of design tasks including geometric layout, grading, signing and striping, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, details, and engineer’s estimates for large- and small-scale bicycle and pedestrian improvement projects, complete streets, and multimodal projects.

You will progressively develop abilities in solving complex transportation problems with creative solutions.

From time to time, you may participate in and lead some site visits to project sites to investigate existing conditions and observe construction activities. You will lead some project tasks and assist in creating project documents to prepare a complete, bid-ready Plans, Specification, and Estimate package.

You may be designated as the project design lead or support a project design lead and/or project manager in client coordination, sub-consultant coordination, and document review. You will participate in and be encouraged to lead some project coordination meetings with clients (both internal and external).

Some support may be requested when pursuing projects including writing the scope of work, preparing fee estimates, preparing technical graphics and concepts, reviewing proposals for other technical content, and coordinating with internal staff.

You will also support a variety of internal and external clients on creating conceptual designs and plans for grant applications, feasibility studies, corridor studies, and other planning documents.

Qualifications

Required

• 0-2 years of experience ideally in a consulting environment or public entity
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or a related field of study.
• Proficient in Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience in, or knowledge of, the field of active transportation and street design.
• Demonstrated understanding and/or experience in preparation of exhibits, concept drawings, and Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for transportation projects.
• Ability to collaborate with staff members across the company and manage internal team expectations.
• Interest in developing multimodal transportation skills, design proficiency, problem solving skills, and all-around civil transportation proficiency.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tasks on multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and analytic skills.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, or similar software.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule

Alta offers a hybrid work schedule with the option to work from home 2 days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Compensation

The pay range for Engineering Designers in Atlanta

is

$65,000-$80,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Benefits

Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees

• Medical
• : PPO or HSA medical plans

Dental/Vision

: PPO

Life Insurance

: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation

401(k)

: Alta provides a match up to 3%

PTO

: 21 days accrued annually to start

Holidays

: 11 total company paid holidays

Additional Benefits

• : Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
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Compensation

$65,000 - $80,000 / year