Senior Roadway Engineer & Project Leader

Kimley-Horn; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement matching

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Floating holidays

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Childcare resources

Job summary

Kimley-Horn seeks an experienced Civil Engineer (8+ years) to join its roadway team in the United States. The role focuses on designing roadways, preparing plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

You will collaborate with design teams, develop feasibility studies and cost estimates, and oversee construction support while maintaining quality and safety standards. Strong communication and a collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with Microstation, Open Roads, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles, roadway design and traffic engineering.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; team-oriented mindset.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with strong organization and deadlines.
• Committed to staying updated on roadway engineering trends and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to develop roadway designs meeting regs and specs.
• Develop project plans, feasibility studies, and cost estimates for road projects.
• Select materials and prepare road construction specifications.
• Create alignments and geometric designs for roads and intersections.
• Obtain permits from authorities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support during construction and review plans.
• Conduct inspections and quality control on designs.
• Integrate environmental considerations such as stormwater management.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Build internal and external professional relationships with teams and clients.

Skills

8+ years of engineering design

P.E. License

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Organizational skills

Tools

Microstation

Open Roads

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Kimley-Horn seeks an experienced Civil Engineer (8+ years) to join its roadway team in the United States. The role focuses on designing roadways, preparing plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

You will collaborate with design teams, develop feasibility studies and cost estimates, and oversee construction support while maintaining quality and safety standards. Strong communication and a collaborative approach are essential.