Roadway Design Project Engineer - Deputy PM, Miami

Tetra Tech; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Engineer – Roadway Design to join our Transportation team in Miami, FL. This on-site role supports FDOT projects and offers leadership opportunities and coordination across disciplines.

This mid-level position requires a civil engineering degree, EI certification, and 4–6 years of roadway design experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. On-site in Miami with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• EI certification required.
• 4–6 years of progressive roadway design experience.
• Proficiency with FDOT plans production, MicroStation, and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of roadway design components such as geometry, modeling, cross sections, and plans production for FDOT projects.
• Serve as Deputy Project Manager, supporting scheduling, task management, QC coordination, and client communication.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior engineers and CAD staff.
• Ensure deliverables comply with FDOT Design Manuals, CADD Manual, PPM, and district-specific standards.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, quantities, and engineering reports.
• Coordinate with drainage, traffic engineering, structures, and environmental disciplines.
• Assist with proposal preparation, scope development, and level-of-effort estimates.

Skills

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineering Intern (EI) certification

Tools

FDOT plans production

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Project Engineer – Roadway Design to join our Transportation team in Miami, FL. This on-site role supports FDOT projects and offers leadership opportunities and coordination across disciplines.

This mid-level position requires a civil engineering degree, EI certification, and 4–6 years of roadway design experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. On-site in Miami with occasional travel.