Transportation Engineering Designer

Launch your career with one of the region’s premier consulting engineering firms. BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Transportation Engineering Designer to join our dynamic and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers, planners, scientists, and technical professionals on a wide range of impactful infrastructure projects. This individual will be an integral member of the design team, working on the development of transportation infrastructure projects such as highways, intersections, traffic signals, signage, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities. This role bridges technical drafting, traffic analysis, design development, and project documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and development of roadway and highway improvement projects, including alignment, profiles, cross-sections, grading, and drainage
• Utilize AutoCAD software in the preparation of construction plans and specifications in accordance with federal, state (e.g., RIDOT), and local requirements
• Perform geometric design, quantity takeoffs, and assist with pavement markings, traffic control, and ADA compliance elements
• Support preparation of technical reports, permit applications, and design calculations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, including transportation planners, traffic engineers, environmental scientists, and GIS team members
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards such as AASHTO, MUTCD, and local DOT guidelines.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection as needed
• Maintain accurate project documentation and assist with quality control reviews

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management