Highway Engineer - PE Required | Vienna, VA
Senior Transportation Engineer (PE)
Location: Vienna, VA | Richmond, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | Remote/Hybrid Options Available
A nationally recognized engineering firm is seeking a Senior Transportation Engineer (PE) to lead and contribute to complex transportation infrastructure projects. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions for public and private sector clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design efforts for transportation infrastructure including highways, interchanges, urban roadways, grading, drainage systems, and erosion control.
- Supervise and mentor engineering staff, ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate transportation design with other project components.
- Manage contract documents, budgets, and schedules.
- Provide technical support during bidding and construction phases, including field visits and contractor coordination.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and client expectations.
- Support client engagement and contribute to business development efforts.
- Participate in presentations to stakeholders and public agencies.
- Contribute to staff development through mentoring and training.
Project Responsibilities:
- Serve as discipline lead or design manager on assigned projects.
- Develop design methodologies and production strategies.
- Prepare complete and compliant drawings and specifications for all project phases.
- Review calculations, drawings, and specifications produced by team members.
- Assist in proposal development, including scope, fee, and schedule.
- Lead discipline-specific QA/QC reviews and construction administration activities.
- Monitor project budgets and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering, including leadership roles.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state, with eligibility for reciprocity.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead client and team interactions.
- Experience with roadway design, stormwater management, and site development.
Preferred Experience:
- Design-build project experience.
- Familiarity with large-scale transportation projects.
- Experience with federal, municipal, or military infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in engineering design and production software.
- Involvement in professional development and mentoring of junior staff.
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