Senior Highway Engineer
We are partnered with a well-established, employee-owned engineering consulting firm that is continuing to expand its transportation practice across the Southeast. With a strong backlog of DOT work, a reputation for serving as the prime consultant on major transportation projects, and a collaborative culture that leverages expertise across multiple offices, this organization offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced highway engineer seeking long-term career growth, project leadership exposure, and flexible work arrangements.
The Senior Highway Engineer will be responsible for:
- Leading the design and delivery of highway and roadway projects for state and local transportation clients.
- Serving as a technical lead throughout project planning, design, and delivery phases.
- Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices to successfully execute projects.
- Developing and reviewing roadway design plans, specifications, engineering reports, and construction documents.
- Maintaining strong relationships with transportation agencies and project stakeholders.
- Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the technical development of team members.
- Assisting with project pursuits, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives within the transportation market.
The Senior Highway Engineer should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of highway, roadway, or transportation engineering experience.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Experience delivering projects for DOT or public-sector transportation clients.
- Strong understanding of roadway design principles and industry-standard design software.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Benefits:
- 100% employee-owned organization.
- Annual bonus opportunities.
- Hybrid work schedule with up to 3 days per week working from home.
- Opportunity to work on high-visibility transportation projects across the Southeast.
- Strong mentorship and professional development programs with advancement paths in technical leadership, project management, and business development.
- Collaborative workshare model that provides exposure to diverse projects and teams across multiple offices.
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