Chief Roadway Engineer

Patel, Greene & Associates (PGA); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) seeks an experienced Chief Roadway Engineer for our Orlando office. The role provides technical oversight and strategic direction in planning, design, and delivery of roadway infrastructure projects, with emphasis on QA, regulatory compliance, and client alignment.

The candidate will mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams while supporting career growth within a firm committed to elevating communities and its people.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 20 years of progressively more complex post-registration engineering experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from an ABET Accredited University.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate complete mastery of roadway design concepts.
• Contribute to marketing efforts and pursue project opportunities.
• Lead quality control efforts within the roadway group.
• Complete tasks and projects within the expectations of Project Manager, Supervisor or Task Lead.
• Mentor younger staff and provide technical oversight and direction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

PE license

ABET-accredited Bachelor's

Job description

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking an experienced Chief Roadway Engineer. This position is available in our Orlando office. The ideal candidate will maintain quality assurance and compliance with regulatory standards, mentor junior staff, and maintain alignment with client expectations. As a Chief Roadway Engineer you will provide technical oversight, and strategic direction in the planning, design, and delivery of roadway infrastructure projects. This position supports career growth and leadership within a firm committed to elevating both communities and its people.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate complete mastery of roadway design concepts
• Contribute to marketing efforts and developing approaches to project pursuit
• Lead quality control efforts within the roadway group
• Complete tasks and projects within expectations of Project Manager, Supervisor or Task Lead
• Requires no technical supervision
• Ability to direct and mentor younger staff
• Maintain responsible charge on projects and tasks as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 20 years of progressively more complex post-registration engineering experience
• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from an ABET Accredited University.

What You’ll Bring

• A technical expert in the professional field
• Capable of leading a group of technical employees with multiple assignments
• Ability to work with across other disciplines (roadway, structures and drainage, landscape, etc.) to identify and reduce design conflicts
• Exceptional verbal communications skills and the ability to interact with a variety of clients
• Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team on deadline-driven activities
• Exceptional skill in working with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and other Office Products
• Exceptional ability to perform multiple tasks in an organized manner and concurrently and at the direction of PGA’s Leadership Team
• A proven leader including mentoring other staff

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor. Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.