Roadway Engineer

CME Associates; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Health insurance

Job summary

HMB is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer in Kentucky with opportunities to work on signature projects in Lexington, Frankfort, or Louisville. The role offers mentorship from senior engineers and potential growth into a Project Manager position while collaborating across project teams.

We value experience in roadway design, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environment. A hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of roadway design experience
• OpenRoads Designer experience preferred
• PE Certification preferred
• Detail-oriented with strong technical and organizational skills
• Proficient in spreadsheets and word processing
• Able to meet deadlines in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Self-starter with initiative

Responsibilities

• Support roadway design tasks with project teams and senior engineers
• Collaborate with Project Managers to meet schedule and budget
• Grow into Project Manager through mentorship and increased responsibility
• Prepare design drawings, details, presentations, and construction documents
• Assist in permit applications and submittal packages
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, ROW staff, utilities, stakeholders, and contractors
• Support development and tracking of project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Skills

Roadway design

Project coordination

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Education

PE Certification (preferred)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MS Office

Job 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.