Senior Roadway Engineer & Project Lead

Kimley-Horn; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health insurance

Time off

Student loan match

Tuition reimbursement

Family benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our Roadway team in Kentucky. You will design, review, and manage roadway projects in collaboration with a multidisciplinary design group.

Responsibilities include creating alignments, preparing plans, estimates, and specifications, obtaining permits, and supporting construction through progress reviews while ensuring compliance with standards and safety.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• P.E. License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Proficiency in Microstation, Open Roads, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, roadway design standards and traffic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed roadway designs with the design team, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Prepare project plans, feasibility studies and cost estimates for roadway projects.
• Select materials and prepare specifications for road construction and maintenance.
• Create alignments and geometric designs for roads and intersections.
• Obtain permits and approvals from authorities for roadway projects.
• Provide construction support, review plans and oversee progress.
• Conduct inspections and quality control to ensure design standards are met.
• Incorporate environmental considerations in roadway design (stormwater, impact assessments).
• Monitor project progress, budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers, jurisdictions and contractors on a variety of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

Tools

Microstation

Open Roads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Engineer with 8+ years of experience to join our Roadway team in Kentucky. You will design, review, and manage roadway projects in collaboration with a multidisciplinary design group.

Responsibilities include creating alignments, preparing plans, estimates, and specifications, obtaining permits, and supporting construction through progress reviews while ensuring compliance with standards and safety.