C.H. Robinson is looking for an Associate Transport Project Logistics Engineer to support complex, large-scale freight moves across multiple offices and geographies. In this role, you will help design safe and effective transport solutions by partnering with internal Project Logistics teams, carriers, and customers from origin to final site. You will apply your engineering foundation and AutoCAD skills to support transport plans, AutoTurn analysis, lifting and lashing diagrams, carrier equipment reviews, and renewable energy project work. This is a hands-on, highly varied opportunity for someone who is curious, analytical, comfortable working through ambiguity, and excited to help build a growing engineering capability within Project Logistics. At C.H. Robinson, we’re firm believers in the power of in-person collaboration to fuel innovation and propel success. In this role, you will engage with peers on-site three days a week, igniting creativity and driving impactful results. With the flexibility for remote work two days a week, this role strikes the perfect balance between teamwork and autonomy.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position consist of, but are not limited to, the following: Design and implement transportation solutions for complex Project Logistics services, including method statements, route studies, and transportation plans Partner with pricing, solution design, operations, and other internal teams to build customer-focused logistics solutions Analyze carrier data, customer requirements, transport drawings, and multimodal options to develop risk assessments and optimized transport strategies Serve as a trusted liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal network teams to ensure clear communication and seamless execution Build relationships across customer organizations, including senior leadership, to strengthen partnerships and uncover new opportunities Stay informed on customer needs, industry trends, market conditions, and competitive intelligence to support strategic growth Support RFP and proposal efforts by reviewing requirements, facilitating customer discussions, and aligning solutions to customer goals Coordinate global deal team communication, including strategy discussions, customer Q&A, pricing inputs, executive summaries, and RFI responses Assist with contract review by identifying potential risks, clarifying scope, and partnering with legal and internal stakeholders to move agreements forward Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality standards, specifications, and compliance requirements Required
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college in Marine, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering Minimum 2-3 years of Engineering, project logistics, and/or oil and gas industry experience
Experience
with AutoCAD Fluent in English (written and verbal) Ability to travel up to 25% of time (domestically and international)
Preferred Qualifications
Freight forwarding experience (preferably project style cargo and breakbulk) Holds a EIT or PE designation Strong verbal and written communication skills Deliver customer-focused service by understanding customer needs, building trust, and providing responsive, solution-oriented support Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills to balance priorities and meet deadlines Demonstrated influencing, negotiation, collaboration, communication, and presentation skills Strong strategic orientation, relationship building, negotiation skills and business acumen Proven ability to adapt quickly to new systems, tools, and detailed processes while building proficiency in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to create and present comprehensive solutions and service packages to all buying influences Proficient in Autoturn Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs Values a diverse and inclusive work environment Protect Yourself from Fraud: At C.H. Robinson, we prioritize candidate safety. You will never be asked to pay fees or share your personal financial details during our recruitment process. Your Health, Wealth, and Self Your total well-being is the foundation of our business. As you achieve, we succeed. We invest in your professional growth and development, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Because we care about you, we offer the following competitive benefits: Private Medical Insurance Life Insurance Funeral Insurance Paid Time Off to Volunteer in Your Community Equal Opportunity C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace and performance culture that reflects the strengths of our worldwide marketplace. We value unique experiences and diverse backgrounds of our people within our company, our business relationships, and our communities. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace We invite all qualified candidates to apply, including individuals with disabilities. The Company ensures an inclusive and accessible hiring process. Reasonable Accommodations If you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please indicate this during the screening process. Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson? C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses. As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.