Senior Highway Engineer

We are partnered with a well-established, employee-owned engineering consulting firm that is continuing to expand its transportation practice across the Southeast. With a strong backlog of DOT work, a reputation for serving as the prime consultant on major transportation projects, and a collaborative culture that leverages expertise across multiple offices, this organization offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced highway engineer seeking long-term career growth, project leadership exposure, and flexible work arrangements.

The Senior Highway Engineer will be responsible for:

• Leading the design and delivery of highway and roadway projects for state and local transportation clients.
• Serving as a technical lead throughout project planning, design, and delivery phases.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across multiple offices to successfully execute projects.
• Developing and reviewing roadway design plans, specifications, engineering reports, and construction documents.
• Maintaining strong relationships with transportation agencies and project stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting the technical development of team members.
• Assisting with project pursuits, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives within the transportation market.

The Senior Highway Engineer should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of highway, roadway, or transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience delivering projects for DOT or public-sector transportation clients.
• Strong understanding of roadway design principles and industry-standard design software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Benefits:

• 100% employee-owned organization.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid work schedule with up to 3 days per week working from home.
• Opportunity to work on high-visibility transportation projects across the Southeast.
• Strong mentorship and professional development programs with advancement paths in technical leadership, project management, and business development.
• Collaborative workshare model that provides exposure to diverse projects and teams across multiple offices.