Project Engineer - Transportation; Lead​/Management Track

Are you a seasoned Civil Engineer ready to step out of the "production lane" and into a leadership role? We are looking for a Project Engineer – Transportation who is ready for a high degree of autonomy and a clear path toward management.

In this role, you won't just be designing roads; you’ll be managing the resources, budgets, and people that build Maryland’s future. This is a hybrid/mostly remote position designed for a self-starter who values flexibility and is looking for a long‑term home with significant upward mobility.

• Project Ownership: Lead highway and roadway engineering designs from initial scoping and proposals through to completion.
• Strategic Management: Handle resource allocation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and profitably.
• Liaison & Leadership: Serve as a key point of contact for the MDOT State Highway Administration, ensuring all designs meet or exceed their specific standards and guidelines.
• Mentorship (Preferred): Help shape the next generation of engineers by guiding and mentoring junior staff.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

Credentials: Licensed Maryland Professional Engineer (PE).

Experience: Minimum of 6 years in highway/roadway engineering design.

Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Micro Station and Open Roads.

Agency Expertise: Demonstrated experience working with MDOT SHA standards and guidelines.

Project Management: Proven ability to manage scoping, proposals, and project budgets independently.

• Experience with VA and DC jurisdictional standards.
• Expertise in Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) designs.
• A track record of developing successful technical proposals.

• Clear Advancement: This isn't a "dead‑end" desk job. We are specifically looking for someone who wants to grow into additional management opportunities.
• True Autonomy: We hire experts and trust them. You will have the independence to manage your projects your way.
• Modern Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible, mostly remote work environment with a hybrid schedule that respects your time.
• Premium Benefits: A competitive package designed to support your health, wealth, and future.

CST Engineering, Inc. (CST), founded in 2016 and headquartered in Columbia, MD, is a multi‑disciplinary engineering firm specializing in civil, structural, traffic, and utility engineering, as well as construction inspection services. The team brings nearly 20 years of experience in regional transportation projects across Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. CST has worked extensively with state agencies such as the Maryland State Highway Administration and the Virginia Department of Transportation, alongside numerous local governments.

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