Senior Solutions Design Engineer, Transport Engineer

DSV - Global Transport and Logistics

Senior Transport Engineer developing transport engineering solutions for heavy-lift cargo at DSV. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure safe transportation in complex projects.

Posted 7/19/2026full-timeSpring • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,000 - $147,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transport engineering solutions for oversized and heavy-lift cargo, with a strong focus on logistics execution, risk assessment, and technical assurance. Proficient in developing methodologies and conducting feasibility studies while mentoring teams and promoting innovative engineering practices.

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Transport Engineering SolutionsHeavy Transport Project ExecutionLogistics Execution PlansEPC Project SupportTechnical Assurance

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Hard Skills

Transport EngineeringLogistics EngineeringRoute AssessmentsConstructability ReviewsHeavy Haul ConceptsLifting ArrangementsEngineering Drawings ReviewMitigation StrategiesDigital Route AnalysisLogistics Simulation

Soft Skills

Commercial AwarenessMentoringCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Industry Keywords

EPCLNGPetrochemicalMiningPowerRenewable EnergyInfrastructure Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop transport engineering solutions for oversized, overweight and heavy-lift cargo movements
Prepare transport engineering studies, transport methodologies, method statements, logistics execution plans and transport philosophies
Develop heavy haul, lifting, load-out, skidding, jacking, marine transportation and multimodal logistics concepts
Evaluate transportability, constructability, execution risk and logistics interfaces throughout the project lifecycle
Provide technical assurance that proposed logistics solutions are practical, safe and commercially viable
Conduct desktop transport feasibility studies and coordinate physical route surveys
Assess bridge capacities, pavement loading, turning geometry, vertical clearances, permitting requirements and temporary works
Develop mitigation strategies and detailed engineering recommendations
Review engineering drawings to assess transportability, lifting arrangements, centres of gravity, transport envelopes and fabrication constraints
Recommend improvements that enhance logistics efficiency and reduce project risk
Support FEED studies, EPC tenders, RFIs and RFQs with technical engineering input
Prepare technical narratives, engineering deliverables, budgets and execution philosophies
Provide technical support during critical heavy transport operations
Interface directly with EPC contractors, owners, engineering consultants, heavy haul contractors, ports, Marine Warranty Surveyors and regulatory authorities
Support Business Development during client meetings, technical workshops and strategic pursuits as the transport engineering SME
Mentor junior engineers and project teams on transport engineering best practices
Develop standards, templates, engineering tools and lessons learned across DPIS
Promote innovation through digital route analysis, logistics simulation and engineering technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, Structural or Transportation Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE), Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively pursuing registration preferred
10–15 years' experience in transport engineering, heavy transport, logistics engineering or heavy-lift project execution
Experience supporting EPC, LNG, Petrochemical, Mining, Power, Renewable Energy or major infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience preparing transport engineering studies, route assessments, constructability reviews and logistics execution plans
Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate engineering into executable logistics solutions
Fluent in English (oral and written)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
prescription
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible and health spending accounts
short and long-term disability coverage
wellness resources
401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%
generous paid time off
paid holidays
additional floating holidays