Transportation Engineer
Company: BETA Group, Inc.
Role summary
Transportation Engineer is a role at BETA Group, Inc. in Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-09-04. Salary: USD 82,000–100,000 per year. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Transportation Engineer
- Company
- BETA Group, Inc.
- Location
- Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Salary
- USD 82,000–100,000 per year
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-09-04
BETA Group, Inc. is looking for a Transportation Engineer with 5-10 years of experience to join their team. This role offers a competitive salary between $82,000 and $100,000 per year and provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant transportation projects.
Job description
Description
Ready to take your transportation engineering career to the next level? At BETA Group, Inc., you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging, meaningful projects while learning from experienced engineers and building the skills needed for the next stage of your career. As an employee-owned company through an ESOP, BETA is invested in the success of our people and the communities we serve. We’re growing our Rhode Island team and looking for a Transportation Engineer who is eager to take on new challenges, expand their technical expertise, and play an important role in delivering innovative transportation solutions throughout New England. Whether you’re developing a roadway design, working through a drainage challenge, visiting a project site, or collaborating with another discipline, you’ll have opportunities to learn, contribute, and make an impact from day one.
At BETA, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and project managers, receive hands-on mentorship, and gain exposure to all phases of transportation projects. As your skills and experience grow, you’ll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and advance into senior technical, project management, and leadership roles. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation projects, including highway and roadway improvements, complete streets and multimodal transportation, intersection and corridor improvements, sidewalk and ADA improvements, stormwater and drainage, pavement design and rehabilitation, municipal and DOT projects, and construction administration and support.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and roadway projects from concept through construction
Prepare roadway and highway designs, including geometric design, grading, drainage, traffic control, ADA improvements, and pavement design
Develop engineering plans, specifications, calculations, technical reports, and other project deliverables
Apply applicable RIDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and other local, state, and federal design standards
Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, environmental professionals, and other technical disciplines
Support permitting, agency coordination, and regulatory requirements
Participate in field investigations, site assessments, inspections, and data collection
Provide technical support during bidding and construction and assist with resolving field and design issues
Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure accurate, complete, and high-quality deliverables
Attend project meetings and assist with coordination among clients, municipalities, agencies, contractors, and project teams
Work closely with Project Managers and senior engineers to develop solutions and successfully deliver projects
Collaborate with BETA’s New England offices to leverage regional expertise and resources
Build technical and project management skills through hands-on experience, mentorship, and increasingly complex assignments
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 management positions
Requirements
Required Experience/Skills:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field
4 to 8+ years of related engineering experience in highway design, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and roadway construction practices
EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering)
Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with AASHTO, RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards, MUTCD
Experience with RIDEM and CRMC permitting regulations
Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Experience with AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary & HydroCAD
Professional Engineer (PE) License
OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction, OSHA 40-HAZWOPER, OSHA Confined Space Entry, etc…)
About BETA:
BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Tuition Assistance
Professional Development
Employee Engagement Program
401(k) Plan with annual 401k match
BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.