Southeast Senior Road Design Manager

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to manage complex DOT and local government roadway projects—including widening, intersection improvements, and corridor upgrades—while guiding and developing a talented team of engineers and designers.

• Manage and lead road design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review design calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (or ability to become registered within six months) is strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years of road design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.
• Experience managing or being “in charge of all aspects of design” for a project (geometric design, typical sections, drainage/hydraulics, Maintenance of Traffic, etc.).
• Familiarity with state DOT standards—specifically NCDOT/SCDOT design manuals, plan-preparation guides, and related regulations and processes.
• Proficiency in relevant design software/tools (Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership/mentoring ability, and ability to manage multi-discipline teams.

Weston & Sampson has been an innovative and reliable provider of interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for more than a century. As an employee‑owned ESOP company with over 725 professionals, we are committed to improving the quality of life for both our clients and employees. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and dynamic career growth in an equitable and welcoming corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and experiences.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, and we value insight from untapped groups that benefit our team and the communities we serve.

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