Roadway Design Engineer
We are seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to lead and deliver complex roadway design projects, supporting the development
of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation infrastructure. This role
blends strong technical expertise in roadway engineering with project
leadership and client coordination responsibilities.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience
in roadway and highway design, geometric layout, and drainage coordination, as
well as a deep understanding of transportation standards and permitting
requirements. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and
public or private sector clients to deliver high-quality design solutions.
Key
Responsibilities
- Lead
the planning, design, and production of roadway and highway design
projects for municipal, state, or private sector clients.
- Develop
detailed roadway design plans, including horizontal and vertical
alignments, cross-sections, grading, drainage, and pavement design.
- Oversee
project schedules, budgets, staffing, and quality control throughout the
design and delivery process.
- Coordinate
with traffic, structural, drainage, and utility engineers, as well as
planners and permitting agencies.
- Ensure
all design work complies with applicable federal, state (e.g., FDOT), and
local standards, manuals, and specifications.
- Prepare
construction documents, quantities, and cost estimates in accordance with
agency and client requirements.
- Serve
as a technical leader and primary client contact—building strong
relationships, anticipating client needs, and ensuring project
satisfaction.
- Mentor
and support junior engineers, promoting continuous learning and technical
development.
- Contribute
to proposal writing, scope definition, and business development efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Licensed
Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Florida or ability to obtain within 6
months.
- 8+
years of relevant experience in roadway and highway design, with at least
3 years in a project leadership or management capacity.
- Proficiency
with roadway design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer
(ORD), or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Strong
understanding of FDOT standards, design manuals, and permitting processes.
- Demonstrated
experience coordinating multidisciplinary design efforts and managing
complex projects.
- Excellent
communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Commitment
to delivering high-quality, constructible, and cost-effective design
solutions.