Senior Roadway/Highway Engineer

Josh Pros LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Retirement savings plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Growth opportunities / equity

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC in Columbus, OH is seeking a Senior Roadway/Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership in our Transportation Group. You will manage designs for interstate expansions, widenings, and roundabout projects while supervising junior staff and ensuring safety and compliance.

The role requires a PE license in Ohio and a strong track record in civil transportation projects. On-site work in Columbus with opportunity for growth and equity discussions based on performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-education experience in civil design and transportation infrastructure.
• PE license in the State of Ohio is required.
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; Master's preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InRoads/Geopak.
• Strong knowledge of design/build, permitting and quantity takeoffs.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and construction oversight for roadway widening, toll lanes, and bridge rehab projects.
• Direct junior engineers in alignments, cross-sections, super-elevations and grading.
• Manage small to mid-level projects with budgets and QA/QC compliance.
• Provide innovative roundabout and intersection solutions and designs.
• Support proposals and client relationships with technical concepts.
• Interface with other disciplines using predictive models for site analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InRoads/Geopak

ArcGIS (preferred)

Job description

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About this role

Client: A client in the civil and transportation engineering consulting industry

Location: Columbus, OH

Work mode: On-site

Work authorization: US Citizen/Permanent Resident

Relocation: Not available

Openings: 1

Job Overview

Title: Senior Roadway/Highway Engineer

Department

Department: Transportation and Infrastructure

Supervises

Supervises: Junior Engineers and Design Staff

Role Type

Role Type: Full-time

Location

Location: Columbus, OH

About the Client

The client is an established consulting firm providing multi-disciplinary services in civil, water/wastewater, transportation, and environmental engineering. We serve both public and private sector clients with a commitment to technical excellence. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we offer a robust growth environment, including the potential for equity discussions based on service and performance.

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Roadway/Highway Engineer to provide technical leadership within our growing Transportation Group. This role is designed for a Professional Engineer who can navigate the complexities of interstate expansions, roadway rehabilitations, and innovative intersection designs like roundabouts. You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle from proposal development and technical computations to supervising junior staff and ensuring all deliverables exceed industry standards for safety and functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design and construction oversight for diverse infrastructure projects, including roadway widening, toll lanes, and bridge rehabilitations.
• Supervisory Review: Direct junior engineers in the development of vertical and horizontal alignments, cross-sections, super-elevations, and grading.
• Project Management: Manage small to mid-level projects, including tracking hours, managing budgets, and ensuring strict adherence to QA/QC protocols.
• Innovative Design: Provide creative engineering solutions for roundabouts, transit structures, and intersection improvements.
• Proposal & Business Development: Assist with technical concepts for proposals and presentations; develop and maintain relationships with owners, contractors, and sub-consultants.
• Hydraulic & Structural Interface: Interface with other engineering disciplines using predictive models and software for comprehensive site analysis (e.g., HEC-RAS for drainage impacts).
• Compliance: Ensure all engineering services align with professional standards, client requirements, and relevant civil construction laws and codes.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in civil design and transportation infrastructure.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio is required.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline (Master's Degree preferred).
• Software Proficiency: Mastery of discipline-specific design software including MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and InRoads/Geopak.
• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of civil engineering principles, design/build processes, permitting, and material quantity takeoffs.
• Communication: Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to express complex technical ideas to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-State Licensure: PE registration in states beyond Ohio.
• Advanced Modeling: Experience with specialized tools such as ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, or structural analysis software like STAAD.

Benefits & Compensation

• Financial: Competitive salary with bonuses and retirement savings plan.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Protection: Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Growth: Tremendous potential for career advancement and equity-based opportunities.

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