Senior Roadway Engineer

The Engineering Department at AKRF is seeking a Senior Civil Roadway Engineer to be based out of New York City, NY. This individual will serve a key function in the design of public roadway and infrastructure projects for our broad range of New York City and State agency clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of New York.

• Experience in delivering infrastructure projects for NYCDDC and NYCDOT preferred, other NY agencies such as NYSDOT, NYCEDC, NYCDEP, PANYNJ, and MTA a plus.
• Lead civil design and production of plans, specifications, and deliverables for capital improvement projects involving roadway, drainage, and utility infrastructure in New York City.
• Strong technical knowledge in roadway design, such as alignments, grading and drainage, utility relocation, water main and sewer design, traffic signals, street lighting, and maintenance & protection of traffic/construction phasing.
• Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.
• Manage project tasks, schedules, and budgets, and support overall project management responsibilities.
• Oversee day‑to‑day project communication and coordination with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables while managing multiple deadlines in a collaborative, detail‑oriented, and client‑focused manner.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required).
• 7–12 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State strongly preferred (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months of hire).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D required.
• Knowledge of Micro Station / Open Roads a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.

Compensation will range from $100k to $135K, and commensurate with experience.

• Vacation and Sick time
• Flexible work schedules and locations
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Stock Ownership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• Transit/parking program

AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations. The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.