Roadway Design Lead

ATHENA ENGINEERING LLC; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic civil engineering firm in Peachtree Corners is seeking a Roadway Design/Staging Lead. This role involves developing design schedules, supervising engineers, and producing construction plans for transportation projects. Join a fast-growing startup with opportunities for advancement and a competitive salary. Flexibility in work arrangements is available.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop design schedules, manhour estimates, and workplans.
• Supervise junior engineers and complete QA/QC reviews.
• Produce construction plan packages and technical reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

4-year Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company Description

Athena Engineering is a woman-owned, DBE civil engineering firm in the transportation sector, specializing in Program and Project Management, Transportation Design, and other supporting services. We provide smart, practical solutions for delivering and managing quality transportation infrastructure systems and assets. Our expertise covers a wide range of project types, funding sources, and delivery methods.

Athena Engineering is a fast-growing startup with a strong project backlog and exciting momentum. Our early success has driven the need to expand our team to meet current demand and support our rapidly growing portfolio. We’re hiring because we’re thriving—and we’re just getting started.

As a relatively new business, we are in the early stages of growth with a bright future ahead. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that is building from the ground up, where your contributions will directly shape our success and growth! We're looking for passionate professionals who want to help us pave the way forward.

Role Description

As Roadway Design/Staging Lead, you will independently develop design schedules, manhour estimates, workplans, and technical work assignments for a growing team of roadway engineers. Responsibilities also include personally developing designs, construction plan packages, supporting calculations, and engineering reports for transportation infrastructure projects. Interested candidates should be hands-on roadway and staging design engineers, capable of independently developing design and 3D models as well as supervising and directing the work of others. You will also serve as Engineer of Record, complete QA/QC reviews, and supervise junior engineers as appropriate.

This position is based primarily in person in our Peachtree Corners, GA office, as working together in the office fosters innovation, supports professional growth, and enables us to deliver better results for our clients. However, flexibility and hybrid work arrangements are available to support individual needs and can be explored during the interview process.

Requirements

· Roadway Design and Modeling expertise using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (required)

· Construction staging design expertise (required)

· Ability to produce construction plan drawings, author technical reports, and complete design calculations

· Ability to develop engineer's quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates

· Experience designing GDOT projects and familiarity with the GDOT PDP (desired)

· Knowledge of AASHTO design policies

· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Excellent communication and organizational skills

· 4-year Civil Engineering (or related) degree

· Professional Engineering (PE) license (required)

· Minimum 15 years of relevant experience

Employee Benefits and Our Vision

At Athena Engineering, we believe in rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team and place an emphasis on our employees, their career development, and their job satisfaction. We are flexible and agile in meeting our employees' needs and offer competitive employee benefits including:

· Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

· 401k matching with personalized financial advisement

· Life insurance

· Disability coverage

· Paid time off and holidays

In addition, as a growing business, we have the flexibility to share the company’s financial success in ways that recognize the contributions of our employees and align with the company’s continued growth. This means that as Athena Engineering grows, there are opportunities for employees to benefit from the success they help create through potential performance-based rewards.

Apply today to learn more about how you could fit into our exciting journey!