Senior Roadway Engineer: Lead Design & Mentorship (Hybrid)

ATCS; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision plans

401K match

Job summary

ATCS is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer in Herndon, VA for our transportation team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile VDOT and municipal roadway projects while shaping our design practice.

You will lead roadway design, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and business development. Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, ORD, and Civil 3D is required, with a PE preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 6+ years of roadway design experience preferred in Virginia.
• PE license preferred; may consider candidates licensed in other states with Virginia licensure commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and produce roadway design plans including alignments, superelevation, sections, and grading for VDOT and municipal projects.
• Prepare and review construction plan sets and signing/pavement marking plans.
• Apply VDOT standards and local design manuals to ensure compliance on state and federal projects.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage design schedules and deliverables; support QA/QC reviews.
• Interface with clients (VDOT, counties, municipalities) during design reviews and public hearings.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers; coordinate with contractors and utilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Civil 3D

Job description

ATCS is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer in Herndon, VA for our transportation team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on high‑profile VDOT and municipal roadway projects while shaping our design practice.

You will lead roadway design, mentor staff, and contribute to proposals and business development. Strong knowledge of VDOT standards, ORD, and Civil 3D is required, with a PE preferred.