Senior Roadway Engineer/Task Lead

Snc-Lavalin

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Texas seeks a Senior Roadway Engineer/Task Lead to manage highway design teams on diverse projects. You will supervise drawings, prepare specifications, and coordinate analysis while ensuring timely delivery and quality.

The role requires a TX PE license, 7+ years of roadway experience, and strong technical and client-facing skills. DOT experience is a plus, with mentoring responsibilities and career growth potential.

Qualifications

  • BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience.
  • Highway/roadway design experience required.
  • TX PE license required.
  • DOT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead roadway design teams on highway projects.
  • Coordinate production of engineering drawings and specs.
  • Perform data analysis and prepare reports.
  • Mentor junior staff and manage project delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Highway design
Roadway design
Interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation
OpenRoad Designer
AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description Overview We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Central Region Roads & Highways team in Texas as a Senior Roadway Engineer/Task Lead on various Highway and Roadway projects. In this role, you will apply technical expertise to manage roadway design teams on a variety of transportation projects. Also performs the basic project functions of production coordination, planning, organizing, directing, controlling, marketing assistance, and financial management. Functions as a mentor to assist others in their training and development. Responsible for project delivery for programs and projects across multiple Business Units and local clients including HCTRA, TxDOT, City of Sugarland, and City of Houston to name a few. This position has tremendous growth and career development potential.

Your role
  • Assists in the planning, design, and production of engineering drawings.
  • May supervise the production of these drawings.
  • Carries out specific assignments in preparing and assembling specifications.
  • Participates in conducting engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks.
  • These tasks may include collection and analysis of data using established procedures, performance of routine calculations, and participation in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.
  • Prepares assigned sections of reports working under the close review of a more experienced professional.
  • Participates on projects involving construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with easily interpreted specifications; assists in recordkeeping and in generating progress reports; observes relatively simple construction procedures and collects samples for quality control testing.
  • Performs data acquisition and analysis, researching the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and/or regulatory agency specifications or regulations.
  • Prepares material for reports and permit applications, gathering information, writing rough outline, and/or preparing work progression documents and graphic presentations.
  • Performs engineering calculations.
  • Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
  • Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
About you
  • BS and/or MS in Civil Engineering.
  • 7+ years of engineering experience.
  • Must have highway/roadway design experience.
  • Excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
  • DOT experience is a plus but not a requirement.
  • P.E. license in TX is required.
  • MicroStation, Open Road Designer.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D recommended but not required.
Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Compensation

Expected compensation range is between $120,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

EEO Statement

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

Worker Type and Job Type

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

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