Senior Roadway Engineer

STV, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 133,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Senior Roadway Engineer in Franklin or Chattanooga, TN. The role focuses on technical leadership, guiding complex roadway design, and mentoring staff for public-sector projects.

Responsibilities include project management, design QC, and client interaction across municipal and TDOT projects, with opportunities for business development within a growing transportation practice.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• PE licensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management and professional design services for transportation improvement projects for municipal agencies, local governments, and TDOT.
• Manage design, provide senior-level functional designs, and provide QC for roadway geometry and details, drainage, work zone traffic control, pavement markings, and signing for transportation infrastructure.
• Interact with client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams.
• Coordinate design development and assist with technical direction to other design staff.
• Coordinate with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget.
• Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Work with practice and office leadership, client development, business development and industry participation to advance your career and STV's growth.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings both within STV and with clients.
• Create, maintain, and monitor scopes, fees, schedules, staffing projections, risk registers, sub agreements, QC records, deliverable submittals, invoices.
• Establish working relationships and interface with client technical staff and client project managers.
• Mentor supporting Civil design staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

ORD/OpenRoads Design

Geopak

Job description

STV is looking for a Full-Time Senior Roadway Engineer in either our Franklin or Chattanooga, TN locations. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who is ready to take on greater technical leadership, guide complex design efforts, support public-sector clients, and mentor early-career staff while contributing to high-visibility transportation programs. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to be part of a successful, growing practice within a firm that values integrity, determination, drive, and rewards individuals accordingly. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with clients on a regular basis and contribute to business development efforts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide project management and professional design services for transportation improvement projects for municipal agencies, local governments, and TDOT.
• Manage design, provide senior-level functional designs, and provide QC for roadway geometry and details, drainage, work zone traffic control, pavement markings, and signing for transportation infrastructure.
• Interact with client management teams, engineers in other technical disciplines, and marketing teams
• Coordinate design development and assisting with technical direction to other design staff
• Coordinate with the design team to achieve quality deliverables within the established schedule and budget
• Assist with the development of specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Work with practice and office leadership, client development, business development and industry participation to advance your career and STV's growth.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings both within STV and with clients.
• Create, maintain, and monitor scopes, fees, schedules, staffing projections, risk registers, sub agreements, QC records, deliverable submittals, invoices.
• Establish working relationships and interface with client technical staff and client project managers
• Mentor supporting Civil design staff

Qualifications and Skills

• BS in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of related experience
• PElicensure in TN or ability to obtain within 6 months

• TDOT design experience preferred
• Experience in design with highways, intersections, roundabouts, interchanges, widenings, and bike/ped facilities.
• Experience or familiarity with OpenRoads Design (ORD) and/or Geopak
• Strong inter-personal skills for client and other engineering discipline interaction

Compensation Range

$132,708.77 - $151,667.16

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?

We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.