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.
We are open to candidates in Chicago, IL, Houston TX, and Dallas, TX.
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
- 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
- Ability to travel up to 25% of time (domestically and international)
- 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
We will review applications for this role on an ongoing basis and encourage all interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
Compensation Range
$66,300.00 - $139,700.00The base pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Your individual base pay within this range is determined by work location, which takes into account geographic cost of labor, and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base pay only and do not include additional variable compensation.
Questioning if you meet the mark? Studies have shown that some individuals may be less likely to apply unless they match the job description exactly. Here at C.H. Robinson, we’re building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel they belong. If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
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.
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Benefits
Your Health, Wealth and Self
Your total wellbeing is the foundation of our business, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. We provide the top-tier benefits that matter to you most, including:
Three medical plans which include
Prescription drug coverage
Enhanced Fertility benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (including employer contribution)
Dental and Vision
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Paid observed holidays
2 paid floating holidays for U.S. hourly employees
Flexible Time Off (FTO) offered to U.S. salaried employees — no accruals and no caps. Paid Time Off (PTO) offered to all other employees in the U.S. and Canada
Paid parental leave
Paid time off to volunteer in your community
Charitable Giving Match Program
401(k) with 6% company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Plus a broad range of career development, networking, and team-building opportunities
Learn more about our benefit offerings on our BENEFITS & WELLBEING page
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Marine, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 2-3 years of engineering, project logistics, and/or oil and gas industry experience
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
- On-site collaboration three days per week (hybrid schedule)
- Freight forwarding experience (project style cargo and breakbulk)
- EIT or PE designation
- Proficient in AutoTurn
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and time management skills
C.H. Robinson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health coverage is offered alongside FSAs and employer HSA contributions. Feedback suggests health coverage is often viewed as strong and supportive of wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan strengthen long-term financial security. Additional offerings like performance bonuses and charitable matching further bolster the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and role-based FTO/PTO structures provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. Feedback suggests generous PTO and work-from-home options are valued by many employees.
C.H. Robinson Insights
What We Do
C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With nearly $21 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms. 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 multi-modal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for our more than 105,000 customers and 73,000 contract carriers. 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 are also proud to contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to our company, our Foundation and our employees.
