Senior Roadway Engineer - Transportation Market
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: SENIO
003865
- Posted :
February 12, 2026 - Full-Time
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Gresham Smith | Baton Rouge Office
Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA
About Us
Gresham Smith
, we call it Genuine Ingenuity
. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.
What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Why Gresham Smith?
When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a
Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in the transportation industry required preferably in Louisiana.
- Professional Engineer, P.E. certification is required.
- DOT project experience is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and skill in Micro Station and AutoCAD techniques and principles preferred. Open Roads Designer (ORD) experience is a plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.
About the Role
As a Senior Roadway
Engineer
, you will:
- Conduct work on transportation projects including but not limited to traffic operations and safety, roadway design, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental.
- Manage the preparation of engineering reports, plans and specifications for major and minor projects.
- Manage the preparation and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
- Participate in contract bidding and administration if needed.
- Supervise and observe the design and ongoing progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with City, State and County officials and other outside agencies.
- Supervise the work of junior engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.
- Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants and firm staff.
- Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project. Resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.
Join Us
If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Here’s what you can expect:
Professional Growth
:
In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
Culture that Cares
: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
- Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & Insurance
- Family Planning and Parental Leave
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!
GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.
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