Senior Civil Engineer – Roadway Design Leader (PE)

Burns & McDonnell; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead roadway design, mentor engineers, and deliver transportation projects within our growing local team. You will guide design teams from concept through construction, balancing technical excellence with client needs.

The role emphasizes leadership across multidisciplinary groups, adherence to TxDOT standards, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and change orders while driving quality reviews and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering technology from ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
• 10+ years of experience in civil roadway transportation.
• Experience leading design discipline for large projects and delegating tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering methodologies and TxDOT standards.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads/Autocad Civil 3D, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation design and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with PMs and discipline leads to set priorities and manage schedules.
• Mentor engineers and designers through technical guidance and feedback.
• Perform quality reviews for detailed engineering documents and specs.
• Manage project fees, scopes, budgets, and change orders; ensure client satisfaction.
• Travel as required to support project needs.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Schedule & budget management

Quality reviews

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or related engineering technology from an ABET-accredited program

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

10+ years experience in civil roadway transportation

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Excel

Word

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead roadway design, mentor engineers, and deliver transportation projects within our growing local team. You will guide design teams from concept through construction, balancing technical excellence with client needs.

The role emphasizes leadership across multidisciplinary groups, adherence to TxDOT standards, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and change orders while driving quality reviews and staff