Roadway Design Project Engineer | Deputy Project Manager

Tetra Tech; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Miami, FL is seeking a Project Engineer – Roadway Design to support FDOT Design-Bid-Build projects. This mid‑level, on‑site role offers technical leadership and multi-disciplinary coordination within the Transportation team.

The successful candidate will oversee roadway design components, mentor junior engineers, and ensure deliverables meet FDOT standards while coordinating with drainage, traffic structures, and environmental disciplines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead development of roadway design components such as geometry, roadway 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

Roadway design

Project coordination

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Engineering Intern (EI) certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Tetra Tech in Miami, FL is seeking a Project Engineer – Roadway Design to support FDOT Design-Bid-Build projects. This mid‑level, on‑site role offers technical leadership and multi-disciplinary coordination within the Transportation team.

The successful candidate will oversee roadway design components, mentor junior engineers, and ensure deliverables meet FDOT standards while coordinating with drainage, traffic structures, and environmental disciplines.