Senior Roadway Engineer Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; Indianapolis

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Woolpert is hiring a Senior Roadway Engineer to join our dynamic Transportation Team at one of our Ohio offices. This position reports to the Roadway Team Lead and is responsible for designs of roadway, bikeway, trail and pedestrian projects. The Senior Project Engineer will design from concept to final design, lead projects, assist in resource planning, and mentor junior staff. They will work on a variety of transportation projects spanning multiple clients, states and project types, collaborating with bridges, traffic, site development and planning teams.

Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship; applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

• Lead design of complex roadway and transportation projects that require creative solutions. Projects include roadway, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, roundabouts, trails, multi‑modal transportation or transportation planning.
• Direct engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing and pavement plan, maintenance of traffic, storm drainage.
• Use local and federal roadway standards to prepare preliminary and final design documents, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed review of design plans and supporting documents.
• Perform designs using software including Micro Station, Open Roads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• Assist Project Managers in the writing of proposals as well as preparing scope, schedule and budget of projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related technical design field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience (preferred).
• Licensed PE. If licensed in another state, ability to obtain a license in Ohio.
• Ability to lead design and allocate work to others.
• Experience in Roadway, Highway, Trail, Bikeway/Pedestrian and/or Roadway Drainage design.
• Expertise in Civil 3D and/or Micro Station, and Open Roads Designer (ORD).
• Experience with ODOT, INDOT, TxDOT is a plus.
• Ability and desire to mentor design staff.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work across disciplines and coordinate with other firms on projects.

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development:
  Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.