Transportation Engineer I
Company: Wallace Group
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description transportation engineer I Come
join a dynamic and fun-loving team that takes pride in their
planning and design work on the beautiful California Central Coast!
We focus on our purpose with integrity, great quality, and mutual
respect, while creating great value to the clients and communities
we serve. We also have generous benefits and competitive
compensation packages tailored to match experience and
qualifications. Location: San Luis Obispo Duties : A Transportation
Engineer I is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in the
design development of transportation projects on local roadways and
state highways. This may include the preparation of design concepts
and reports through the delivery of plans, specifications,
estimates (PS&E) construction documents and support in
construction. In addition to technical skills, this position will
include coordination with team members, interaction with clients,
agency staff, and other consultants under the direction of the
Project Manager. This position includes understanding and
compliance with project scopes, budgets, and schedules. The
candidate is expected to provide training for junior staff in
technical skills. Specific Experience: To well execute these duties
a candidate must show a variety of past experiences in the
preparation of preliminary design reports, design plans,
specifications, quantities, and estimates using Caltrans and local
agency standards. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the use
of a variety of different transportation design standards including
but not limited to the Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM),
Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM), CT Standard Plans, CA
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD), the AASHTO
Greenbook, and other similar guidance standards. Proficiency in
preparing plan sets using AutoCAD Civil 3D is expected. Key
Expectations: Our team is keen on professionalism merged with fun
and a responsible work ethic. We depend on each other and clarity
in our communication skills, learning from each other and adhering
to our Quality Control procedures. We want to empower the success
of a team member who demonstrates strong teamwork and project task
delivery experience. This candidate shall have the ability to
communicate with coworkers and clients in a professional manner.
This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a
desire to create high quality products, and self-motivation. The
Transportation Engineer I is expected to work in the office a
minimum of three days per week to facilitate team work, training,
and mentorship. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Civil
Engineering or related field, current California registration as a
licensed Professional Engineer, minimum of three years of
qualifying transportation design engineering with past experience
using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Caltrans standards, with progressively
developing technical skills and knowledge in the delivery of plans,
specifications, and estimates. About Wallace Group : Our staff is
committed to service, to each other, our clients, and our
communities. We are active volunteers and leaders in our business
and personal communities, and we have a commitment to the long-term
health and viability of our built environment. Like our community,
we are diversified personally and professionally with multiple
disciplines and interests. We understand the importance of teamwork
and enjoyment of our work to deliver meaningful, and effective
designs. We foster teamwork and enjoyment by getting to know each
other and our neighbors better with Company sponsored events such
as with our Fun Committee, our Charitable Contributions Committee,
through our paid leave for community service, and a variety of
other activities. Since our founding in 1984, our focus and passion
has centered on people. We value our long-standing external and
internal client partnerships by demonstrating integrity, fairness
and reliability in all we do. At Wallace Group we believe in our
motto “Dedication to Service”, this results in both the
quantitative and the qualitative rewards for our staff and those we
serve. EOE Powered by JazzHR lLn9zwrxCm
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