Roadway Project Engineer - Lead Highway Design (9/80 PTO)

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

HSA

Professional development

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

401k

Wellbeing program

Mentorship

Career advancement

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT to lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways.

You will perform engineering calculations, develop plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, and coordinate with project managers and subconsultants. You will prepare construction documents, carry out design criteria evaluations, and guide staff while interfacing with clients and agencies such

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required (Utah or ability to obtain).
• 8+ years of transportation/roadway design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
• Ability to lead design tasks with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop design plans, profiles, cross sections, and 3D models.
• Apply independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of design standards and criteria.
• Serve as a task leader, coordinating with project managers, internal disciplines, and subconsultants.
• Develop preliminary and final plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare construction documents (PS&E), specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates.
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design, grading, and quantity take-offs.
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines including drainage, utilities, traffic, and structures.
• Analyze maps, reports, drawings, and as-builts to support design development.
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination efforts with agencies such as UDOT and local municipalities.
• Provide technical guidance, sketches, and direction to design staff.

Skills

Project leadership

Independent work

Design judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT to lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways.

You will perform engineering calculations, develop plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, and coordinate with project managers and subconsultants. You will prepare construction documents, carry out design criteria evaluations, and guide staff while interfacing with clients and agencies such