Roadway Engineer

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

HMB Professional Engineers, LLC in Frankfort, KY is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Transportation team with openings in Lexington, Frankfort, or Louisville. The role offers a path toward Project Management as you collaborate with design staff on signature projects and maintain a local feel within a national footprint.

The position emphasizes mentorship, strong design standards, and cross-functional coordination with PMs, clients, and regulators to deliver quality construction

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in roadway design and related tasks.
• OpenRoads Designer experience preferred.
• PE Certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets and word processing and standard software.
• Works well in multidisciplinary teams and meets deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with initiative and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway design tasks via collaboration with project teams and mentorship from senior engineers.
• Work with Project Managers to meet schedules and budgets.
• Grow into a Project Manager role through increasing responsibility and mentorship.
• Prepare design drawings, details, presentations, and construction documents per standards.
• Assist in permit applications and submittal packages for regulatory review.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, right-of-way staff, and contractors under senior staff guidance.
• Support development and tracking of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Roadway design

OpenRoads Designer

PE Certification

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project scheduling

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

Department: Transportation

Location

Location: Frankfort, KY

Compensation

Compensation: $85,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a Roadway Design Engineer in Lexington, Frankfort, or Louisville KY with the opportunity to work on signature projects and collaborate with other design staff. HMB is part of a transportation family ranked #14 in the country with unlimited growth potential. We have national capabilities but maintain a local feel.

Engaged professionals are the heart of our vision statement. That’s why we strive to create a work environment that challenges and inspires our employees, igniting their passion and drive to achieve greatness every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the completion of roadway design tasks through collaboration with project teams and mentorship from senior engineers
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure designs meet schedule and budget expectations
• Gain valuable experience with the opportunity to grow into a Project Manager role through mentorship and increasing responsibility
• Prepare timely and accurate design drawings, details, presentations, and construction documents in accordance with applicable standards
• Assist in the preparation of permit applications and submittal packages for review by regulatory agencies
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, right of way staff, utility providers, project stakeholders, and contractors under the direction of senior staff
• Support the development and tracking of project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure project objectives are met

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of 6 years experience in all technical aspects of roadway design
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer preferred
• PE Certification is preferred
• Detail-oriented individual with strong technical and organizational skills
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing and standard industry software.
• Works well in multidisciplinary team environments and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong oral presentation and written communication skills
• A self-starter that can take initiatives with key stakeholders

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work hybrid work schedule
• Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.