Senior Highway Engineer (Virginia)

GM2 Associates, Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GM2 Associates, Inc. seeks a civil engineer with 10+ years of experience to join our Virginia-focused practice. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Virginia, with leadership and mentoring capabilities while upholding QA/QC standards.

This full-time role covers roadway and infrastructure design using MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD, drainage and 3D modeling, and coordination with clients and agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in civil or transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Virginia preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and QA/QC commitment.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support roadway and infrastructure design projects with minimal oversight.
• Ensure adherence to QA/QC procedures and project standards.
• Develop designs and plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.
• Perform drainage design and 3D modeling for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and agencies, including CTDOT.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and schedule management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

GM2 is seeking a motivated and experienced civil engineer with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 10+ years of relevant experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Virginia, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, while strictly adhering to quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support roadway and infrastructure design projects with minimal oversight.
• Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC procedures and project standards.
• Develop designs and plans using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.
• Perform drainage design and 3D modeling for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and agencies, including CTDOT.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and schedule management.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in civil or transportation engineering. Previous experience with Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) design projects (highly desirable).
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Design & Compliance: Strong technical background in roadway design, including drainage and 3D modeling (desirable), and commitment to QA/QC standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior team members.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (required).
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license (required; Virginia PE preferred).