Senior Roadway & Bridge Engineer – Lead High-Impact Projects

CDM Smith; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Austin, TX is seeking a senior civil/transportation engineer to provide oversight and technical direction on large-scale design projects, including highways, tunnels, and mass transit.

The role requires a PE license and about 15 years of related experience, with travel up to 40% and the ability to mentor junior staff while leading design documentation and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) 3D/4D software and practices.
• Expert knowledge of engineer principles of design.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO).

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and technical direction to integrate design elements on large scale structures (highways, tunnels, mass transit, aviation).
• Sign and seal engineering designs as necessary.
• Review drafts for regulatory compliance and approve completed designs.
• Ensure firm policies are followed on all designs.
• Conduct site reviews to align designs with location specs.
• Develop the firm's technical knowledge and documentation (TKM).
• Lead the submission of technical papers and designs for publishing.

Skills

CADD

3D/4D

MS Office

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

CDM Smith in Austin, TX is seeking a senior civil/transportation engineer to provide oversight and technical direction on large-scale design projects, including highways, tunnels, and mass transit.

The role requires a PE license and about 15 years of related experience, with travel up to 40% and the ability to mentor junior staff while leading design documentation and client engagement.