Civil Roadway Engineer

Parsons

Centreville (VA)

Hybrid

USD 64,000 - 111,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Midlevel Roadway Engineer to join our Centreville, VA, or Washington, DC offices, contributing to impactful roadway and civil projects in the DC region. You will apply expertise in roadway design and pavement rehab to deliver reliable, safe, and cost-efficient solutions.

The role requires 3–7 years of related highway/roadway experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and PE licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly preferred.
  • Experience leading highway/roadway design projects is expected.

Responsibilities

  • Perform conventional and moderately complex highway/roadway engineering tasks.
  • Serve as a lead engineer for specific disciplines on small to intermediate projects.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD Designers/Drafters and junior engineers.
  • Plan and design roadway facilities prioritizing safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop engineering computations, quantity take-offs, cost estimates, surveys, and designs.
  • Foster cooperative relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership
Mentorship
Safety-conscious

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
PE licensure preferred

Tools

MS Office
MicroStation
Roadway design software

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Job Description

Parsons is seeking talented Midlevel Roadway Engineers to join our Centreville, VA, and Washington, DC offices and contribute to impactful roadway and civil engineering projects across the DC region. If you are passionate about working on both conventional and design-build roadway programs, this is your opportunity to be part of a global company renowned for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions.

In this role, you will leverage your expertise in roadway design, pavement rehabilitation, and civil engineering to deliver high-quality solutions that prioritize reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Parsons is recognized for its technical depth, commitment to quality, and dedication to continuous improvement, and we are looking for professionals who share our vision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform conventional and moderately complex highway/roadway engineering tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Serve as a lead engineer for specific disciplines on small to intermediate-sized projects or contribute as part of a larger project team.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD Designers/Drafters, Designers, and junior Engineers working on the same project.
  • Plan and design roadway facilities that prioritize safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Develop engineering computations, material quantity take-offs, cost estimates, surveys, and designs.
  • Foster cooperative and productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • Experience: 3-7 years of related experience in highway/roadway engineering design.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required).
  • Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly preferred.
  • Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and industry-standard roadway design and analysis software.
  • Preferred Experience: Familiarity with VDOT and DDOT standards and practices.
Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in our Centreville, VA, or Washington, DC office.

Why Join Parsons?
  • Work on impactful projects that shape communities and improve infrastructure.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth.
  • Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and training programs.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions.

Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Additional Information

Security Clearance Requirement: None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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