Senior Pavement Engineer — PMS Lead & ME‑PE Design

Yeah! Global; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Champaign, Illinois is seeking an experienced Senior Pavement Engineer to manage and lead complex pavement engineering projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in pavement management systems (PMS) and strong technical skills in both empirical and mechanistic-empirical pavement design. Responsibilities include overseeing pavement evaluations, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with international standards. A PE license and advanced degrees in civil engineering are preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pavement engineering with a focus on PMS.
• Proficient in developing and calibrating deterioration models.
• Capable of interpreting results from non-destructive testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pavement engineering projects ensuring quality and timelines.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and bids outlining methodologies.
• Utilize advanced software for pavement analysis and project development.

Skills

Pavement management systems (PMS)

Data interpretation

Leadership

Technical reporting

Client relations

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MSCE (Master of Science in Civil Engineering)

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

Pavement analysis software

Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD)

Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Job description

A leading engineering firm located in Champaign, Illinois is seeking an experienced Senior Pavement Engineer to manage and lead complex pavement engineering projects. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in pavement management systems (PMS) and strong technical skills in both empirical and mechanistic-empirical pavement design. Responsibilities include overseeing pavement evaluations, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with international standards. A PE license and advanced degrees in civil engineering are preferred.