Senior Highway Design Lead, PE – OpenRoads Expert

Metro Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Highway Transportation Engineer (PE) to lead highway design and OpenRoads/Roadway projects for NYSDOT regions 4 and 6, and other Western New York clients. You will act as the senior technical authority on geometry, reviews, and design standards, mentoring the team and serving as Engineer of Record where appropriate.

The ideal candidate has a PE, a BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred), 20+ years of highway design experience, and advanced

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field; M.S. preferred.
• PE license required for project responsibilities.
• 20+ years of progressive highway/ roadway design experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway design plans and construction cost estimates for new and rehab projects.
• Perform advanced geometric roadway design including alignments, profiles, cross-sections, grading, interchanges, corridor improvements.
• Conduct senior design reviews for constructability, standards compliance, and quality.
• Support project managers on scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination.
• Serve as Engineer of Record when appropriate and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

PE license

Highway design

OpenRoads/MicroStation

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Job description

Metro Associates in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Highway Transportation Engineer (PE) to lead highway design and OpenRoads/Roadway projects for NYSDOT regions 4 and 6, and other Western New York clients. You will act as the senior technical authority on geometry, reviews, and design standards, mentoring the team and serving as Engineer of Record where appropriate.

The ideal candidate has a PE, a BS in Civil Engineering (MS preferred), 20+ years of highway design experience, and advanced