Senior Roadway Project Engineer; Caltrans

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We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, Senior Roadway Project Engineers to join our Irvine, California office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office.

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The role will perform and be responsible for independently leading roadway design activities for Caltrans and municipal transportation projects including streets, highways, and freeways. The ideal candidate will be capable of leading a roadway design team with varying levels of experience, providing clear technical direction with design development to other staffs. Responsibilities include applying Caltrans and AASHTO design manuals and standards, researching and developing practical solutions for non-standard design conditions, and delivering high‑quality roadway engineering work products such as geometric design, modeling, preparation of design calculations, plan production, quantities, cost estimates, reports and quality control.

• Independently lead the roadway geometric design for Caltrans and municipal transportation projects, exercising sound engineering judgment with minimal supervision
• Provide technical leadership to roadway design teams with varying experience levels by setting direction, reviewing work, and mentoring staff as needed
• Apply and interpret Caltrans and AASHTO Highway Design Manual, Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications, including researching and developing justified solutions for non‑standard or complex design conditions.
• Develop, review, and approve roadway design deliverables including plans, earthwork and 3D models, design calculations, geometric design documentation, quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and reports
• Read, interpret, and apply engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents to support design decisions and resolve design conflicts
• Coordinate roadway design activities with other disciplines and project team members to ensure integrated and constructible solutions
• Perform and oversee design quality control and inter‑discipline reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements, applicable standards, and internal quality procedures
• Analyze project data and constraints, identify risks and opportunities, and make technically sound recommendations supported by engineering analysis
• Plan and manage roadway design tasks, including developing work plans, tracking budgets and schedules, and communicating progress and issues to project leadership
• Prepare clear, concise technical documentation and correspondence, including technical narratives for proposals and design memoranda
• Support business development efforts for transportation projects by providing technical input, scope development, and proposal support
• Ensure roadway design work is completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project and client expectations

• Minimum education required is B.S. in Civil Engineering
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience demonstrating strong technical geometric abilities and modeling for civil engineering and transportation projects, including inter‑discipline coordination
• Experience with state and municipal transportation agency projects
• Track record of providing high‑quality technical design deliverables, meeting scopes, schedules, and budgets on a range of transportation projects
• Ability to lead a roadway design team for geometric design, road safety design, earthwork modeling, maintenance of traffic, contract document preparation, and quality reviews
• Project/task management – schedule tasks, assign resources, monitor progress on scope/schedule/budget, discipline communication and coordination
• Proficiency in Micro Station and/or AutoCAD, InRoads/ORD, Civil 3D, Project Wise, and MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to effectively…