Roadway Engineer, PE

Burgess & Niple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple is hiring a Roadway Engineer, PE, in Texas. You will apply technical expertise across the full lifecycle of roadway projects for state DOTs, counties, and municipalities, mentoring staff and owning quality, schedule, and budget.

You will engage with clients and represent the firm at professional events, driving growth and project success. The role emphasizes leading design production, developing layouts and reports, and collaborating with teams across the firm to meet project

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE registration in Texas or reciprocity eligibility.
• 4–12 years of roadway design experience for state/municipal clients.
• Proficiency in Office, MicroStation or OpenRoads.

Responsibilities

• Lead study, design, and production of roadway projects for public agencies.
• Develop roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian layouts, plans, estimates, and reports.
• Prepare scope, fee, and schedule documents for the Project Manager.
• Maintain quality and ensure projects are on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and clients on pursuits and challenges.
• Provide training and mentoring to developing staff.
• Create exemplary client experiences throughout project delivery.
• Represent the firm at client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

4-12 years roadway design experience

Entrepreneurial mindset

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our team of transportation engineering professionals and advance your career leading impactful roadway projects for state DOTs, counties, and municipalities. As a Roadway Engineer, PE, you'll apply your technical expertise across the full project lifecycle, from study and design through plan production, while mentoring developing staff and taking ownership of quality, schedule, and budget. You'll collaborate with engineers and leaders across the firm, engage directly with clients, and represent the firm at industry events, positioning yourself for continued growth and leadership opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the study, design, and production of roadway and transportation projects for public agencies including state DOTs, counties, and municipalities
• Develop roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian design layouts, models, plan sheets, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Develop scope, fee, and schedule documents in support of the Project Manager
• Maintain quality control of the work products and successfully complete projects on time and within budget
• Collaborate with engineers and leaders across the firm on project pursuits and technical challenges
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring for developing staff
• Create an exemplary client experience throughout project delivery
• Represent the firm at client meetings and professional society events such as ASHE and ASCE

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the State of Texas, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
• 4 - 12 years of related roadway design experience for state and municipal transportation clients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation or OpenRoads
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

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