Highway Engineer

Metric Geo; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer in Columbus, Ohio, to lead design and delivery of roadway and transportation projects. The role emphasizes ODOT and City of Columbus roadway experience, with a PE license and proficiency in OpenRoads Designer.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with multiple disciplines, and ensure adherence to design standards, specifications, and quality requirements while supporting project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated ODOT roadway design experience required.
• Strong experience with OpenRoads Designer required.
• Experience with City of Columbus roadway projects preferred.
• Experience with roadway storm sewer and drainage design a plus.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or designers preferred.
• Strong understanding of roadway design standards, plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop roadway plans, alignments, profiles, grading and associated design elements.
• Apply ODOT design standards, specifications and requirements throughout project delivery.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer for roadway design and plan development.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors and other technical disciplines.
• Support roadway projects through design development, review and construction documentation.
• Perform technical reviews and ensure designs meet applicable standards and quality requirements.
• Contribute to storm sewer, drainage and related roadway infrastructure design.
• Support the design of intersections and roundabout projects where applicable.
• Communicate with clients, agencies and project stakeholders as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets and coordination as needed.

Skills

Mentorship

Coordination

Communication

Project delivery

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We are representing an established engineering consultancy in the search for a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join its transportation team in Columbus, Ohio.

This is an opportunity for an experienced roadway engineer to take a leading role in the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on ODOT and City of Columbus roadway projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong roadway design experience, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer. Experience with roundabout design, storm sewer/drainage and mentoring junior engineers would be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Develop roadway plans, alignments, profiles, grading and associated design elements.
• Apply ODOT design standards, specifications and requirements throughout project delivery.
• Utilize OpenRoads Designer for roadway design and plan development.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors and other technical disciplines.
• Support roadway projects through design development, review and construction documentation.
• Perform technical reviews and ensure designs meet applicable standards and quality requirements.
• Contribute to storm sewer, drainage and related roadway infrastructure design.
• Support the design of intersections and roundabout projects where applicable.
• Communicate with clients, agencies and project stakeholders as required.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets and coordination as needed.

Ideal Background

• 8–12+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Demonstrated ODOT roadway design experience required.
• Strong experience with OpenRoads Designer required.
• Experience with City of Columbus roadway projects preferred.
• Experience with roadway storm sewer and drainage design a plus.
• Previous experience mentoring junior engineers or designers preferred.
• Strong understanding of roadway design standards, plans and specifications.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

This role would suit a Senior Roadway Engineer / PE looking to take on greater technical responsibility within a well-established transportation practice.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on significant ODOT and Columbus-area transportation projects, while contributing to technical delivery, client relationships and the development of junior engineering staff.