Senior Roadway Engineer: Lead Highway Design & Safety

State of Oregon; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Department of Transportation in Portland is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead complex roadway design efforts and serve as the final design expert for major regional projects. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate reviews, and provide technical direction to ensure safe, constructible highway designs.

The role requires a PE license in Oregon (or ability to obtain within six months) and at least three years of licensed experience; a valid US driver's license is

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license in Oregon (CE) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Three years of licensed experience in civil/roadway engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and scope complex roadway designs for major regional facilities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary reviews and deliver final PS&E packages as Engineer of Record.
• Review layouts and roadside features to meet safety criteria and minimize state liability.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to junior engineers and specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical direction

Education

Professional Engineer license (Oregon CE) or eligible

Job description

Oregon Department of Transportation in Portland is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead complex roadway design efforts and serve as the final design expert for major regional projects. You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate reviews, and provide technical direction to ensure safe, constructible highway designs.

The role requires a PE license in Oregon (or ability to obtain within six months) and at least three years of licensed experience; a valid US driver's license is