Senior Transportation Design Engineer

Senior Transportation Design Engineer

bout the Opportunity
We are partnering with a growing transportation and infrastructure engineering organization seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Design Engineer to support roadway, drainage, sidewalk, and public infrastructure design projects throughout the Southeast.


This role is ideal for a senior-level transportation professional with strong roadway design expertise, deep familiarity with DOT standards and processes, and experience supporting complex transportation infrastructure projects from concept through construction documentation.


The selected candidate will serve as a lead technical contributor while collaborating closely with project managers, engineering teams, agencies, and clients to support successful project delivery.



What You'll Be Doing

Transportation & Roadway Design

• Lead preparation of transportation and roadway construction documents
• Support roadway, sidewalk, drainage, shoulder improvement, and infrastructure projects
• ssist with cost estimates, technical reports, and design coordination
• Prepare and review GDOT/DOT-compliant plans and specifications
• Coordinate with agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders

Project Coordination & Delivery

• Support project managers with project execution and technical delivery
• Participate in client coordination and permitting activities
• ssist with scheduling, design coordination, and technical problem-solving
• Support junior staff and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams

Technical Leadership

• Serve as a senior-level technical resource on transportation projects
• Maintain compliance with transportation standards, specifications, and design requirements
• ssist with quality assurance and project design reviews
• Participate in field coordination and construction support activities as needed

Preferred Technical Experience

• Roadway Design
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Drainage Design
• Construction Documentation
• Transportation Corridor Improvements
• Sidewalk & Streetscape Improvements
• DOT / Public Infrastructure Projects

Preferred Software Experience

• OpenRoads
• MicroStation
• InRoads
• utoCAD Civil 3D

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of transportation or roadway design experience
• Strong experience with DOT transportation projects and standards
• Experience supporting transportation projects through the full design lifecycle
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• bility to support multiple transportation projects in a fast-paced consulting environment

Highly Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as Lead Designer on transportation projects
• Familiarity with DOT plan development processes
• Construction support or field coordination experience
• Experience supporting municipal or county transportation projects

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Diverse transportation and infrastructure project exposure
• Collaborative and relationship-focused environment
• Opportunity to operate as a senior technical leader
• Long-term growth and advancement potential
• Strong emphasis on professional development and project ownership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development support
• Relocation assistance may be available

Location
Southeast United States preferred. This role will require regular collaboration with internal teams, agencies, and project stakeholders.