Senior Transportation Engineer - Highway Design Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead|

Join a dynamic team shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. As a Senior Transportation Engineer – Highway Design Lead at EFK Moen, you'll lead high-impact projects and mentor junior staff in a collaborative, flexible work environment.

This position will report to the Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager in our office located in Atlanta, GA.

About EFK Moen

EFK Moen, LLC is a civil engineering design consulting firm founded in 1998. With a strong emphasis on transportation, bridge engineering, roadway design, and professional land surveying, our team has delivered over $3 billion in infrastructure projects across multiple states. Our team of professionals is respected across the industry for producing high-quality design documents and innovative solutions.

We partner with federal, state, and local agencies and are known for our deep understanding of evolving design guidelines and procedures. By combining the latest technology with diverse experience, we consistently deliver cost-effective, value-engineered solutions that reduce construction costs and improve long-term maintenance.

Our services span the full lifecycle of transportation projects-from feasibility studies and public involvement to final PS&E and construction administration. We are proud to be trusted partners in shaping safe, efficient, and resilient infrastructure.

Job Description:

The Senior Transportation Engineer will work independently and lead others to perform civil engineering design services in a team-oriented environment. Project emphasis is transportation engineering design for both public and private sectors which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar designs. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include state DOTs and other governmental agencies – municipal, county and state.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and produce quality highway/roadway design plans that meet client expectations and adhere to project budgets and schedules
• Serve as the go-to technical resource for internal staff
• Collaborate with external design disciplines
• Supervise technical execution and confirm accountability across projects
• Assist project managers with various project duties when support is needed
• Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members while proactively leading tasks and managing multiple concurrent projects under pressure and tight deadlines
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Georgia, or ability to obtain GA licensure in 3 months
• 12+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects for state DOT, County, City and/or other municipal clients
• Expert knowledge of GDOT plan development guidelines and standards
• Familiarity with procedures, methodologies, and standards including but limited to the HCM, MUTCD, AASHTO, US Access Board guidelines
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) within GDOT and other agency CADD environments
• Proficiency with Excel and other general office software
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods
• Visual focus for electronic documents and design software
• Sufficient mobility to move to various locations in and out of the office to use various office equipment, coordinate with other staff, visit other EFK Moen and client offices/meeting locations

EFK Moen Offers:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Company sponsored Short and Long-Term disability coverage
• Company sponsored life insurance coverage
• Professional License exam fee reimbursement
• Bonus opportunities
• Support of professional organization membership and activities
• Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
• A culture of mentoring and teamwork

Starting Salary Range: $120,000–$150,000

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.