Senior Roadway Engineer

Department: TRANSPORTATIONLocation: HERNDONPosted: 2026-09-24ATCS is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to join our growing Virginia transportation team. This is a hybrid position based in our Herndon headquarters offering the opportunity to work on high-profile VDOT and municipal roadway projects while helping shape the future of our roadway design practice.This is an excellent opportunity for a design professional ready to take on greater technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute directly to proposal and business development efforts.What You'll Do As a key member of our team, you'll lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway infrastructure projects throughout Virginia. You'll have the opportunity to: Lead and produce roadway design plans including geometric design, horizontal/vertical alignments, superelevation, typical sections, and grading for VDOT and municipal roadway/multimodal projects Prepare and review construction plan sets, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, drainage layouts, MOT/TMP plans, and signing and pavement marking plans Apply VDOT Road Design Manual (RDM), Road and Bridge Standards, and IIM/LAP requirements to ensure design compliance across state and federally funded projects Design to county-specific standards and design manuals for local projects, including Fairfax County (Public Facilities Manual / PFM), Prince William County (Design and Construction Standards Manual), and Loudoun County (Facilities Standards Manual / Design and Construction Standards) Prepare design waiver and exception documentation for non-standard design elements in constrained rights-of-way, coordinating across VDOT and local jurisdictional requirements Coordinate with subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams (structures, drainage, traffic, environmental, ROW, utilities) Manage design schedules, budgets, and deliverables for assigned tasks or project segments Support QA/QC reviews and ensure design consistency and accuracy across deliverables Interface directly with clients (VDOT, counties, municipalities) during design reviews, public hearings, and field inspections Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers/designers Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and public agencies Participate in public meetings and help drive successful project outcomes What Makes This Opportunity Unique Work on meaningful transportation projects that improve communities across Virginia Join a growing team with strong project backlog and career advancement opportunities Expand your leadership responsibilities and influence project delivery Enjoy a collaborative, people-first culture recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering 6+ years of roadway design experience, preferably in Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; candidates licensed in other states will be considered with a commitment to obtain Virginia licensure Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD); Civil 3D experience is a plus Knowledge of AASHTO, VDOT, and local design standards and practices Demonstrated ability to manage design tasks independently with minimal oversight Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $91,000 - $136,000per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at View email address on click.appcast.io.