Senior Roadway Engineer Lead Highway Design and Mentorship

STV Incorporated; Texas; On-site; USD 147,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

STV Incorporated’s transportation practice in Austin, TX is growing and seeks a Senior Engineer Roadway Engineer to design and deliver major roadway projects. You will lead planning, schematic design, PS&E, and construction support, while mentoring junior staff and expanding client relationships.

You will contribute to engineering standards, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and advance to roles such as Roadway Design Task Lead or Project Manager, with a focus on professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Approximately 7 or more years of roadway, transportation, or civil engineering project work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical, effective engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with roadway design tools including MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Geopak, SignCAD, and AutoTurn.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in mentoring others, supporting project delivery, and growing into a larger leadership role.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway design projects from planning and schematic design through PS&E and construction phase support.
• Develop highway geometrics, 3D models, drainage and stormwater management elements, signing and striping plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and utility coordination deliverables.
• Apply engineering standards, design procedures, and quality practices to deliver constructible solutions for clients and communities.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical staff to keep projects moving forward on schedule and within budget.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members as you continue to build leadership capabilities.
• Prepare plan quantities, engineering estimates, construction specifications, and design documentation.
• Assist with construction phase support, including plan reviews, responses to contractor questions, and project progress coordination.
• Take on increasing responsibility for task leadership, project coordination, client communication, and business development support.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. license

7+ years experience

Problem solving

MicroStation

OpenRoads

InRoads

Geopak

SignCAD

AutoTurn

Client communication

Mentoring

multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

InRoads

Geopak

SignCAD

AutoTurn

Job description

STV Incorporated’s transportation practice in Austin, TX is growing and seeks a Senior Engineer Roadway Engineer to design and deliver major roadway projects. You will lead planning, schematic design, PS&E, and construction support, while mentoring junior staff and expanding client relationships.

You will contribute to engineering standards, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and advance to roles such as Roadway Design Task Lead or Project Manager, with a focus on professional growth and