Transportation Design Engineer (All Levels)

Location:

San Jose, CA | Hybrid Work Environment | All Experience Levels Welcome

About Us:

Hexagon Transportation Consultants, Inc. is a Bay Area-based firm specializing in traffic engineering and transportation planning. We’re passionate about creating safer, more efficient, and more inclusive transportation systems—whether that means reimagining a corridor for multimodal travel, upgrading traffic signals, or designing pedestrian and bicycle improvements that make communities more livable.

At Hexagon, you’ll find a collaborative and supportive environment where team members at all stages of their careers can grow and thrive. Whether you're just starting out or bringing deep expertise, you’ll find meaningful work and experienced mentors to support your development—including licensed engineers committed to helping colleagues advance toward PE and TE licensure.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Transportation Design Engineer to join our team! This is a great opportunity for early-career engineers eager to learn, as well as experienced professionals looking to lead and shape projects.

In this role, you’ll work on a wide range of transportation design projects—including signing and striping plans, traffic signal design, traffic control plans, and conceptual layouts for complete streets and roundabouts. Most of our work is done in close collaboration with public agencies and private sector clients, and you’ll get to see projects through from proposal to construction.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule, but we do require local residency to allow for occasional fieldwork and in-person meetings throughout the Bay Area on short notice.

What You’ll Do:

· Prepare conceptual layouts for multimodal improvements and roundabouts

· Design signing and striping plans for roadway and intersection improvements

· Develop traffic signal plans for new or modified intersections

· Create traffic control plans to support construction efforts

· Assist in developing PS&E packages (Plans, Specifications, and Estimates)

· Conduct site visits to support both design and construction phases

· Collaborate with agency staff and multidisciplinary teams

· Help write proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates

· Learn from and support a team of experienced transportation professionals who are invested in your growth

What We’re Looking For:

We welcome applicants across all experience levels, including early-career engineers or recent graduates with relevant coursework and/or internship experience.

Required:

· U.S. citizen or permanent resident

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

· Strong interest in transportation engineering and design

· Basic familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Word

· Interest in learning Caltrans, CA MUTCD, and AASHTO design standards

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Preferred

(especially for more experienced applicants):

· 2+ years of experience in transportation engineering

· Experience with traffic signal, signing/striping, or traffic control plans

· PE license in California (or ability to obtain within 2 years)

· TE or PTOE certification

· Experience with Synchro, TRAFFIX, VISSIM, or AutoTurn

· Knowledge of signal timing procedures or traffic operations

· Familiarity with complete streets design and ADA-compliant facilities

Why Join Hexagon?

· Competitive salary based on experience

· Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Generous paid time off and holidays

· Flexible hybrid schedule

· Strong mentorship culture and career development opportunities

· Regular company events and a supportive, fun team culture