Roadway Design Engineer

E.P. Ferris & Associates; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

E.P. Farris is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager (PE) to join our Columbus, Ohio team.

This role targets a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of roadway transportation engineering experience, focusing on leading projects, building client relationships, and mentoring engineering staff. The Roadway Project Manager will oversee planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure for ODOT, counties, City of Columbus, and local municipalities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio or reciprocity.
• 10+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects from planning through final design.
• Strong working knowledge of ODOT design standards and project development process.
• Experience with City of Columbus, counties, and local municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway transportation projects from proposal through final construction plans.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and profitability.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate with outside agencies and utility companies.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC).
• Provide technical oversight for roadway improvement projects, including widening, roundabouts, and lane realignments.
• Serve as primary client contact for ODOT, City of Columbus, counties, and municipalities.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Mentoring staff

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Job description

E.P. Farris is seeking an experienced Roadway Project Manager (PE) to join our Columbus, Ohio team. This position is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with 10+ years of roadway transportation engineering experience who is passionate about leading projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring engineering staff.

The Roadway Project Manager will oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for ODOT, counties, the City of Columbus, and local municipalities. This individual will serve as the primary client contact, manage project budgets and schedules, provide technical leadership, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage roadway transportation projects from proposal through final construction plans.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and profitability.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Lead project meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate with outside agencies and utility companies.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) throughout project development.

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Provide technical oversight and direction for roadway improvement projects, including:
• Roadway widening and reconstruction
• Roundabouts and intersection improvements
• Roadway realignments
• New subdivision roadway infrastructure

Client & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients including ODOT, City of Columbus, counties, townships, and local municipalities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and exceptional service.
• Participate in project interviews and proposal development.
• Identify opportunities for repeat work and new business.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, public meetings, and industry events.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Provide technical guidance and project oversight.
• Review engineering work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Foster collaboration and professional growth within the transportation team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Ohio (or ability to obtain Ohio licensure through reciprocity).
• 10+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects from planning through final design.
• Strong working knowledge of ODOT design standards and project development process.
• Experience with City of Columbus, county, and local municipality standards.
• Proficiency in:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation OpenRoads Designer
• Experience with drainage and hydraulic software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HydroCAD) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of:
• Roadway geometrics
• Utility coordination
• Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)

Preferred Experience

• Successful management of multiple roadway transportation projects simultaneously.
• Experience serving as Project Manager on ODOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Familiarity with ODOT Local Public Agency (LPA) projects.
• Experience preparing proposals, fee estimates, and project work plans.
• Business development and client relationship management experience.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams.
• Experience presenting to clients, public agencies, and stakeholders.

Desired Skills

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong client service mindset.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.