Senior Design Manager

Arcadis; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their Transportation team in Cary, NC. This role involves leading complex roadway design projects while mentoring junior engineers. You'll interact with clients, manage expectations, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. With a commitment to improving quality of life, this innovative firm offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact. If you have a passion for infrastructure and a drive to tackle challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience required.
• NC Professional Engineering license or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare reports, calculations, and design documentation.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Construction engineering

Cost estimates

Technical reports

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Geopak

InRoads

3D Design

NCDOT design standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Geopak

InRoads

Job description

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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks a Senior Design Manager to join our Transportation team in Cary, NC. You will work on infrastructure projects for roadways, including intersections, collector streets, urban arterials, rural and urban expressways, interstates and interstate interchanges. The team provides solutions to complex highway design challenges for the NCDOT, other State DOTs, and municipalities. We are looking for a candidate with the skills to address these challenges and develop junior staff.

Role accountabilities:

• Serving as a professional engineering discipline lead for roadway design projects of varying size and scope.
• Mentoring and providing direction to junior staff and design/drafters, developing project plans and schedules, managing production, and ensuring project compliance with all Arcadis practices including quality and safety standards.
• Interacting with client technical staff, making presentations, and managing client expectations.
• Performing roles on multi-disciplined projects including QA/QC reviewer, technical advisor, design leader, and/or client-facing project manager.
• Preparation of written reports, calculations, and other design documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• NC Professional Engineering license, or the ability to obtain one within 1 year.

Key Skills / Attributes:

• Experience with infrastructure design and construction engineering, including cost estimates, technical reports, construction plans, and project displays.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, InRoads, and 3D Design.
• Knowledge of NCDOT design standards and policies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; self-motivated, team-oriented, flexible, with initiative to tackle new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conducting meetings, client presentations, and preparing reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interchange design experience.
• NCDOT roadway design experience.
• Participation in regional or national professional associations.

Why Arcadis?

We believe everyone's contribution matters and are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid leave, and more. The salary range is $100,000 - $140,000, based on experience and other factors.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Professional Services