Roads works Engineering Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC seeks an experienced Roadworks Engineering Lead to independently execute and technically lead civil and roadway design for major EPC projects. You will plan, design, review, and ensure compliance with applicable standards while coordinating with design consultants, construction teams, and stakeholders.

Requirements include a BS or MS in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, and 15 years’ overall experience with at least 10 years in

Qualifications

• BS/ MS in Civil Engineering from a recognized institute.
• 15 years total experience on roadway/highway infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil/roadway design and review for road works and interfaces.
• Coordinate with design consultants, utilities, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes, and project requirements.
• Provide constructability and design verification throughout the project.

Skills

PE required

Roadway design

Project leadership

ADOT standards

AASHTO standards

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Requisition ID: 295548

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Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to the company is our Vision, Values and Commitments . They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report .

Project Overview:

We are building high performing teams to deliver complex EPC heavy civil project and looking for motivated, hands-on, collaborative innovators, doers, and problem solvers. The projects are hydro power generation with scopes including roadway development, significant structures including dams, spillways, tunnel waterways, inlet/outlet structures, hydromechanical equipment, mechanical and electrical systems, and site facilities and buildings. This is your opportunity to be part of history making projects.

Job Summary:

The Roadworks engineering lead engineer is responsible for independently executing and technically leading civil and roadway engineering activities for the project. This role covers planning, design development, technical review, and integration of road infrastructure in accordance with relevant standards, customer requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local codes.The role requires sound professional judgment, close coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and active engagement and collaboration with design consultants, construction teams and other stakeholders to ensure safe, constructible, and compliant roadway designs.The roadworks engineering lead shall work with the team to establish regular meetings with design consultants and other external stakeholders as required and reporting cycles for managing, coordinating, and assuring the design

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead and/or perform civil and roadway engineering design and review for road works, including permanent and temporary access roads, internal site roads and construction haul roads, laydown areas, interfaces and tie-ins with existing public roads, intersections, driveways, and traffic control features, roadside drainage, culverts, ditches, and stormwater systems and flexible and rigid pavement design.
• This role will include working with the Design Subcontractor and discharging responsibilities as set out in the Management of Third-Party Engineering project procedures
• Review, and approve horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections and cross-sections, pavement design calculations, drainage reports and hydrology/hydraulics inputs and technical specifications and quantities
• Ensure compliance with Roadway Design Guidelines, Standard Drawings, Specifications, relevant pavement & drainage standards, technical requirements and local authority guidelines
• Support design maturity planning and deliverables aligned with EDD / design stage gateways.
• Review drawings and models prior to issue to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, safety, and interface alignment.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, drainage, traffic, utilities, and construction disciplines to ensure designs reflect ground conditions, hydraulic requirements, traffic management needs, and construction staging constraints.
• Identify and manage design risks, utility conflicts, constructability issues, and permitting constraints early in the design process.
• Support permitting and approvals with relevant authorities having jurisdiction, including response to comments and technical clarifications.
• Provide construction support, including responses to RFIs, evaluation of nonconformances, review of contractor submittals, and field-driven design clarifications.
• Participate in constructability reviews, safety-in-design workshops, risk reviews, and value engineering exercises.
• Apply Engineering Quality Management System, checking protocols, and design verification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ES&H requirements, including roadway safety, traffic control, work zone safety, and environmental protection measures.
• Coordinate and manage design consultants' civil/roadway deliverables, including schedules, reports, risks, and issues, and provide feedback to the project engineering manager.
• Chair discipline-specific meetings and manage action tracking.
• Represent the project/client in technical meetings with stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University/College graduate with BS (or Master's degree) in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institute with an overall experience of 15 years.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience on roadway/highway infrastructure projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of ADOT standards and AASHTO requirements.
• Strong expertise in roadway geometry, pavements, drainage, and traffic control.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required - U.S. public agency experience strongly desirable.
• Proficiency with civil design and review tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Able to communicate technical information in writing and orally; to interrelate effectively with individuals and teams and have presentation skills.
• Able to work within a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team and manage challenging multi-cultural relationships across a range of entities.
• Flexible and able to adapt to working in a demanding environment, including traveling and working remotely if / when required.
• Familiarity with EPC execution, engineering workflows, and document control systems.
• Exposure to lenders' technical advisor or independent engineers
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned scope, and meet schedule commitments.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical narratives and reports.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to interface effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical engineering practice.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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As a global company, the company has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

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