Roadway Engineering Designer

Consor; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

PTO & Holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Volunteer events

Hybrid/Remote options

Job summary

Consor in McAllen, TX seeks an Engineering Designer to lead portions of roadway, multimodal, and complete streets design from concept to final design. You will apply advanced engineering and design principles to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

You will mentor junior staff, deliver high-quality design documents, and ensure plans are accurate, constructible, and aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• 2+ years of Texas transportation engineering design experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and preparation of detailed transportation design plans, specifications, engineering reports, and construction cost estimates.
• Perform advanced engineering and design calculations, analyses, and modeling for geometric design and multimodal facilities.
• Serve as a technical lead, coordinating with disciplines to integrate project elements and resolve design conflicts.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and technicians.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and standards.
• Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with planning, scheduling, budgeting, and milestone delivery.
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop cost-effective solutions to improve safety and mobility.
• Participate in client meetings and coordination sessions to present design progress.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As an Engineering Designer, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects, leading significant portions of roadway, multimodal, intersection, and complete streets design efforts from concept through final design. In this role, you will apply advanced engineering and design principles to develop innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions that meet client objectives, regulatory requirements, and community needs. You will work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, planners, and technical specialists to prepare high-quality design documents, analyze project constraints, and resolve technical challenges. Leveraging your experience and engineering judgment, you will serve as a technical resource to project teams, mentor and develop junior staff, and help ensure designs are accurate, constructible, and aligned with industry standards and best practices. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to impactful transportation improvements while supporting project delivery, client satisfaction, and the continued growth of the transportation practice.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development and preparation of detailed transportation design plans, specifications, engineering reports, and construction cost estimates for roadway, intersection, multimodal, and complete streets projects, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Perform advanced engineering and design calculations, analyses, and modeling related to geometric design, roadway alignments, drainage considerations, traffic accommodations, and multimodal facilities while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client-specific standards.
• Serve as a technical lead for assigned design tasks, coordinating closely with roadway, traffic, drainage, utility, structural, and environmental disciplines to integrate project elements and resolve design conflicts efficiently.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day guidance to junior designers and technicians, including reviewing design work, sharing best practices, and supporting professional development initiatives.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance reviews of plans, calculations, specifications, and technical documents to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, regulatory criteria, and firm quality procedures.
• Assist Project Engineers and Project Managers with project planning, resource coordination, schedule development, budget tracking, task management, and the successful delivery of design milestones and client deliverables.
• Evaluate design alternatives and develop innovative, cost-effective solutions to address project challenges, improve safety and mobility, minimize impacts, and enhance long-term infrastructure performance.
• Participate in client meetings, design workshops, and coordination meetings with stakeholders, agencies, and utility owners, providing technical expertise and assisting with the presentation of design recommendations and project progress.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering.
• 2+ years of Texas transportation engineering design experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience with MicroStation & OpenRoads Designer.

What Benefits You'll Enjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing a comprehensive benefits package!

Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contact [e-mail].

• Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
• Work-Life Alignment – Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
• Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
• Life – Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
• Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

Why You'll Love Consor:

You'll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together. Click here to learn more about Consor.

Consor's Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer and maintain employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:

The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies. We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams—never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contact [e-mail].

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