Roads works Engineering Lead

Bechtel Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Robust benefits

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Roadworks Engineering Lead Engineer in Phoenix, AZ, responsible for leading civil engineering activities for major roadway infrastructure projects. Qualified candidates should have at least 15 years of experience and expertise in ADOT standards and civil design tools such as AutoCAD.

The role involves coordinating with diverse teams and ensuring compliance with engineering standards throughout the project lifecycle. Bechtel offers a supportive work environment with career advancement opportunities and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years overall experience in civil engineering.
• At least 10 years in roadway/highway infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and roadway engineering design activities.
• Review and approve designs, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with various disciplines for design accuracy.
• Provide construction support and manage design risks.

Skills

Analytical capability

ADOT standards knowledge

Roadway geometry expertise

Professional Engineer (PE)

Communication skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Multicultural team collaboration

EPC execution understanding

Education

BS or Master's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Relocation Authorization: National - Family. Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project. Work Location: Phoenix, AZ, Various Work Locations USA.

Requisition ID: 295548.

Project Overview

Our customer is a utility in central Arizona looking to add 2000 MW of pumped energy storage to its storage capacity. The project will involve the existing Apache lake as the lower reservoir and the creation of an upper reservoir, underground tunnel waterworks, and construction of dams, spillway, roads, and facilities. This position will be based in the BTJV Central Design Office in Mesa, Phoenix during the 12‑month Alignment phase, then transition to design and site support during construction.

Job Summary

The Roadworks Engineering Lead Engineer is responsible for independently executing and technically leading civil and roadway engineering activities for the SRP Roadworks scope, covering planning, design development, technical review, and integration of road infrastructure in accordance with ADOT standards, SRP requirements, and applicable codes.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead and/or perform civil and roadway engineering design and review for SRP 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.
• Work with Design Subcontractor and discharge responsibilities set out in the Management of Third‑Party Engineering, 10G‑M41‑00013.
• Review and approve horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections and cross‑sections, pavement design calculations, drainage reports, hydrology/hydraulics inputs, technical specifications, and quantities.
• Ensure compliance with ADOT Roadway Design Guidelines, Standard Drawings, Specifications, AASHTO Green Book, relevant AASHTO pavement & drainage standards, SRP technical requirements, and local authority guidelines.
• Support design maturity planning and deliverables aligned with EDD and 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 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 ADOT, SRP, and other authorities, including responding 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 Bechtel’s Engineering Quality Management System, checking protocols, and design verification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with ES&H requirements, 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 ADOT, SRP, and other stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements

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

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Working knowledge of ADOT standards and AASHTO requirements.
• 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 (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Effective written and oral technical communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work within a multi‑disciplinary, multi‑cultural team and manage challenging relationships across diverse entities.
• Flexible and adaptable to demanding environment, including travel and remote work 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 ability to interface effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ethical engineering practice.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement, programs enhancing culture, and time to recharge. For more information, see Bechtel Total Rewards.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].