Senior Engineering Advisor - Road Bond GEC

hntb; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is hiring a senior roadway engineering expert in Round Rock, TX to lead technical reviews and guidance for the Williamson County Road Bond GEC Program. The role emphasizes senior advisory input, schematic reviews, and collaboration with clients and consultants across multiple concurrent projects.

The candidate will prepare cost estimates, assist in program planning, and help evolve design criteria and technical guidance for safe, constructible roadways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years' relevant experience (or Master's with 11+ years)
• In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• Experience providing senior-level engineering review and guidance

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior engineering advisor for Williamson County Road Bond GEC Program across multiple projects
• Provide technical reviews of schematics, PS&E, and drainage reports at various development stages
• Review schematic submittals for ROW needs, drainage and detention requirements, environmental considerations, utility impacts
• Identify design approaches reducing project risk and construction costs
• Lead preparation of cost estimates, maps, and technical materials for bond program planning
• Support updates to program design criteria manuals and technical guidance

Skills

Senior engineering advisor

Technical reviewer

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

What We're Looking For

Serves as HNTB's senior roadway engineering subject matter expert for the Williamson County Road Bond GEC Program. Provides senior-level engineering review of design plans prepared by third-party consultants; facilitates plan review comment resolution meetings; evaluates engineering concepts; develops and recommends solutions for complex roadway design challenges; communicates technical concepts to the client; and advises on roadway design from schematic development through final signed and sealed plans. This position is dedicated to the HNTB Williamson County Road Bond GEC Program and supports the advancement of multiple concurrent design projects.

What You'll Do:

• Applies technical expertise and guidance in area of practice. Acts as subject matter expert to provide strategic advice and analysis and engage in marketing and business development efforts for pursuits.
• Prepares technical materials for projects, including strategic analyses, commercial documentation, technical provisions, procurement documents, and other materials pertaining to applicable subject matter focus.
• Works with the line organization in a senior support role on strategically important client and project pursuits, providing technical input and market knowledge to navigate complex projects and enhance win probabilities and client satisfaction.
• Targets national and international associations, trade shows, etc., to help the division/region/office identify leads, win work and maintain industry recognition.
• Identifies, pursues, and executes high-level projects with assigned departments, agencies, and programs.
• Assists in the successful contracting and project execution process, working closely with regional HNTB staff and office leadership.
• Partners with National Practice Consultants and Leaders to develop and promote technical knowledge and applicability of practice area.
• Works with HNTB project leadership to manage client relationships and guides the application of HNTB services within a specific practice area to best serve the interests of the client and HNTB.
• Contributes to strategic planning in area of expertise and assists with thought leadership initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field with 12 years of relevant experience
• Master's degree in relevant field with 11 years of relevant experience
• In lieu of degree, 16 years of relevant experience

What You'll Do:

• Serve as a senior engineering advisor for the Williamson County Road Bond GEC Program, supporting for multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide technical reviews of schematics, PS&E, and drainage reports for road projects at various stages of development.
• Review schematic submittals for right-of-way needs, drainage and detention requirements, environmental considerations, utility impacts, and safe roadway design.
• Identify design approaches that reduce project risk, improve constructability, and avoid unnecessary construction costs.
• Review PS&E plans for appropriate level of detail, constructability, compliance with current Williamson County and TxDOT design approaches, and accurate quantity calculations.
• Prepare or review independent engineering estimates to validate consultant assumptions and support cost-effective recommendations to the client.
• Lead preparation of cost estimates, maps, and technical materials for bond program planning, committee briefings, and stakeholder meetings.
• Review, recommend, and support updates to program design criteria manuals, general notes, and related technical guidance.
• Apply roadway design, planning, technical review, and project coordination experience to advance complex bond program projects and support consistent program delivery.

What We Prefer:

• 20 years of roadway design experience in central Texas
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Round Rock, TX

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