Senior Roadway Engineer

Hegarty Business Services; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on advanced highway design, project leadership, and coordination with project teams to deliver cost‑effective infrastructure solutions.

The candidate should have a PE license, 10–14 years of highway experience, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in MicroStation, Open Roads Designer, and AutoTURN is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Civil Engineering; PE license is required.
• 10–14 years highway design and construction experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to prepare technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform project design and sketching of concepts for junior staff.
• Review drawings, specifications, and planning work.
• Develop and evaluate project plans, budgets, and manpower estimates.
• Coordinate with project manager and mentor junior professionals.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to standards; may manage projects.

Skills

Highway design experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

B.S./M.S in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

AutoTURN

Job description

Senior Roadway Engineer

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to join our Indianapolis, IN office.

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time‑critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low‑carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as individual researcher or technical specialist. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

• Performs project design, sketching design concepts to be developed by junior engineers, CAD designers or technicians.
• Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Plans and reviews the production of engineering investigations or planning work.
• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost‑effective solution.
• Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.
• Analyzes project dimension and scope and prepares or oversees the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.
• Coordinates work with project manager and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
• Is responsible for quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, and checking computations or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• May occasionally manage projects.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

What will you contribute?

• B.S./M.S'in Engineering (Civil).
• 10‑14 years Highway experience (design and construction).
• P. E. license is required.
• Good interpersonal skills. Incumbent may be eligible for project management training.
• Solid oral and written communications skills, capable of developing technical writing.
• Experience using MicroStation and Open Roads Designer.
• Experience using Auto TURN.

What We Offer At AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Benefits

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African‑Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee‑funded with a 2‑to‑1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K‑12 to college.

Rewards & Benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short- and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional Information

Expected compensation range is between $125,000-$140,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Hybrid

HYBRID

Transportation Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Reference

R‑162942