Senior Highway Engineer

Ardurra; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Rich benefits programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to work on diverse transportation design projects. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience in transportation design and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. Key responsibilities include performing process design, preparing contract plans, and overseeing project execution. The company offers competitive compensation and rich benefits in a people-centric work environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-licensure engineering experience in transportation design.
• Experience preparing final design plans, specifications, and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform process design of multi-discipline transportation engineering projects.
• Develop contract plans and prepare technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Oversee day-to-day activities and coordination of engineers and technicians.

Skills

Microstation

OpenRoads Designer

MS Office Suite

Analytical problem-solving

Time-management

Organizational skills

Strong verbal communication

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Highway Engineer – Ardurra

Locations: Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Tallahassee, or West Palm Beach, Florida (relocation assistance available).

Primary Function

The successful candidate will work on a variety of transportation‑related design projects, developing contract plans, specifications, and estimates for construction. They will supervise and lead engineering design tasks, including roadway geometric design, production of plans, and writing of technical reports and documents. The role requires expert judgment and analysis for the design, development, and implementation of technical products and systems, resolving highly complex technical matters and recommending enhancements to improve product quality and procedures.

Primary Duties

• Perform process design of multi‑discipline transportation engineering projects, evaluating alternatives, conducting engineering studies and design calculations, and completing preliminary and detailed design.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with design intent, project scope, and state and federal design criteria and standards.
• Develop contract plans and prepare technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Assist with project execution and delivery, including development of project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day activities and coordination of engineers, designers, and technicians assigned to a specific project.
• Perform quality control on engineering work products, including design calculations, models, drawings, reports, specifications, and estimates.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with internal and external partners and stakeholders, including clients, discipline leads, sub‑consultants, regulatory agencies, and utility companies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university or college.
• 10+ years of post‑licensure engineering experience in transportation design.
• Proficient in Microstation and OpenRoads Designer with the ability to train and supervise the technical work of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience preparing final design plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical problem‑solving, time‑management, and organizational skills.

Benefits and Culture

Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. Our culture focuses on nurturing a people‑centric environment with support for professional and career development, multiple career paths, and flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

Agency Policy

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed agency agreement, any candidate submitted to a hiring manager is considered a property of Ardurra and may be hired without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.