Project Manager/Sr Highway Design Engineer

Oneatlas; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Sr Highway Design Engineer/Project Manager to join our Georgia team in Duluth. You will lead roadway projects, coordinate with clients and agencies, and supervise junior engineers.

The role requires 10+ years of highway design, 2+ years of PM experience, GA PE and Level II certification, and familiarity with Bentley software. This is a full‑time on‑site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSCE or BCE required.
• 10+ years of highway design experience.
• 2+ years of project management experience.
• GA PE and GSWCC Level II certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transportation design projects and client interactions.
• Provide daily quality control and mentor junior engineers.
• Oversee project planning, scheduling, and budgets.
• Assist with business development and proposals.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Education

BSCE or BCE

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

MS Office

Job description

At the heart of everything we do is our people. People who are masters of their fields. People who strive to deliver quality and excellence. People who make a difference in their communities.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

At Atlas, we’re committed to fostering a company culture that is welcoming for every employee.

Our People

Pushing the limits of what’s possible, we’re a place for intellectual curiosity.

Our employees believe in our purpose and know that our work ultimately makes the world a better place. When you bring your talents to Atlas, you become part of a national team of over 3,500 experienced engineers, environmental scientists, inspectors, and other professionals working to improve the infrastructure assets and natural environment in the communities where we live and work.

Your future at Atlas awaits – join us today!

Are you ready to work for one of the fastest growing infrastructure and environmental solutions companies in the country? Will you accept the challenge to innovate and solve complex and sophisticated problems? Do you want to grow as a professional, and transform and better the communities where you live and work?

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart‑led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Sr Highway Design Engineer/Project Manager (Roadway Engineer 3) to join our Georgia team! Come join us!

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing multiple transportation design projects with focus on client interactions
• Providing daily quality control
• Managing and training junior level engineers
• Assisting with business development.

Strategic Planning & Oversight

Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.

Ensure all roadway design and construction activities align with jurisdictional standards.

Oversee multiple phases of roadway projects—from conceptual planning to final design and construction.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.

Lead presentations, public hearings, and meetings to communicate project goals and updates.

Address concerns and incorporate feedback into project development.

Financial & Contractual Management

Manage contracts, billing, and collections to ensure project profitability.

Track expenditures and maintain strict cost control throughout the project life cycle.

• BSCE or BCE required
• 10+ years of highway design and 2+ years of project management experience required.

Technical requirements:

• GA PE and GSWCC Level II certification required
• Experience with Bentley MicroStation V8 and MS Office applications required
• Experience with Bentley Open Roads Designer preferred
• Experience with Georgia DOT PDP preferred.

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought‑after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values‑driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf