Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Transportation Design and Planning Engineer

Transportation EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timePleasant Grove, UT, USA$100k - $150k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah is required.
Five to ten years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planning is required.
Experience working on active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects is required.
A strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, is required.
Proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar design software is required.
Experience preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentation is required.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences, are required.
The candidate must be able to work across both planning and design phases of projects.
The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support planning and design of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets.
Contribute to corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts.
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and trail projects.
Apply AASHTO, UDOT, and local agency design standards to develop safe, efficient, and constructible solutions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way.
Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.
Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations and design decisions.
Assist with and participate in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentations.
Communicate technical information through written deliverables and verbal presentations.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Support client relationships and business development efforts as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working directly with UDOT or on UDOT-funded projects.
Experience with trail planning and design, including alignment development and user experience considerations.
A background in corridor planning, active transportation plans, or multimodal network development.
Experience working with state DOTs, MPOs, and/or local agencies.
Interest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportation.
Experience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordination.
Experience mentoring junior staff.

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week are paid at the usual hourly rate or can be banked as additional PTO.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from a company that values people as our greatest resource and recognizes our responsibility to the communities where we live and work. We are seeking a Transportation Design & Planning Engineer with experience in transportation engineering and planning to support and help lead active transportation, trail, and multimodal projects across Utah and the Intermountain West.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys both technical design and planning-level work, and who is passionate about improving mobility, connectivity, and quality of life through trails, shared-use paths, and complete streets.

Lead and support the planning and design of active transportation facilities, including shared-use paths, trails, bike lanes, and complete streets
Contribute to corridor studies, concept studies, active transportation plans, feasibility studies, and NEPA/PEL-related planning efforts
Prepare technical memoranda, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation and trail projects
Apply AASHTO, UDOT, and local agency design standards to develop safe, efficient, and constructible solutions
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including traffic, drainage, roadway, structures, utilities, and right-of-way
Support project management activities, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality control
Analyze transportation, land use, and mobility data to inform planning recommendations and design decisions
Assist with and participate in public and stakeholder engagement efforts, including meetings, workshops, and presentations
Communicate technical information clearly through strong written deliverables and verbal presentations
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Support client relationships and business development efforts as appropriate

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah (required)
5–10 years of experience in transportation engineering and/or planning
Experience working on active transportation, trails, or multimodal projects
Strong understanding of AASHTO design guidelines, particularly for bicycle and pedestrian facilities
Proficiency in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or similar design software
Experience preparing technical reports, studies, and design documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to clients, stakeholders, and public audiences
Ability to work across both planning and design phases of projects
Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working directly with UDOT or on UDOT-funded projects
Experience with trail planning and design, including alignment development and user experience considerations
Background in corridor planning, active transportation plans, or multimodal network development
Experience working with state DOTs, MPOs, and/or local agencies
Interest in innovative mobility solutions and emerging best practices in active transportation
Experience supporting public involvement and stakeholder coordination
Experience mentoring junior staff

About the Company

Trilon Group

Infrastructure consulting for transportation and water

Trilon Group provides infrastructure consulting in transportation, water, and municipal systems in the Mid-Atlantic region. It works by partnering with local governments, municipalities, and private clients to deliver planning, design support, and project management through fee-based engagements, expanding capabilities through alliances with firms like Rinker Design Associates and Wilson Engineers. The company differentiates itself with a platform-style growth approach backed by private equity and a People First culture focused on talent development. Its goal is to expand service offerings and market presence in the Mid-Atlantic by building scalable partnerships and using capital to support growth.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $200M
Headquarters: Denver, CO
Founded: 2021

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