Senior Roadway/Transportation Engineer

Merrick & Company; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership – ESOP

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Robust referral program

Performance reviews

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Peer Mentor Program

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking a Senior Roadway/Transportation Engineer and Transportation Project Manager to lead our Florida transportation team. With 10+ years in highway design and project management, you’ll guide design Exhibits and final construction documentation while expanding capabilities with FDOT relationships.

The role emphasizes leadership, client relations, and business development to win work as prime or subconsultant, in a family-oriented organization that values collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university.
• 10+ years as a Transportation/Roadway Engineer/Project Manager.
• Florida PE license is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing transportation staff and transportation projects.
• Recruit key talent aligned with company culture.
• Build and implement sales/marketing initiatives for growth.
• Develop proposals and presentations with high-quality output.
• Maintain client communications, expectations, and satisfaction.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer License (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

GEOPAK

GuideSIGN

AutoTURN

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking a dedicated leader to serve as our Senior Roadway/Transportation Engineer. We are looking for an individual that wants to advance their career by joining our talented and highly collaborative Engineering Team. With a minimum of ten (10+) years of highway/roadway design and project management experience, the prospective candidate will lead team members to successfully complete conceptual design exhibits and final design construction documents for highway and roadway improvement projects. A career-minded professional with self-confidence and a teachable spirit would find themselves advancing quickly in our family-oriented organization. As a Transportation Project Manager, he/she will play a key role in expanding the capabilities of our rapidly growing transportation group. The ideal candidate should have strong relationships with individuals at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and should have previous project management experience on FDOT projects.

What You'll Do

• Manage existing transportation staff and transportation projects
• Recruit key talent that align with our company culture
• Build and implement sales/marketing initiatives for growth of transportation design services
• Build up backlog by pursuing and winning work as prime and subconsultant
• Manage client communications, expectations, and satisfaction
• Develop and maintain effective client relationships
• Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• 10+ years as a Transportation/Roadway Engineer/Project Manager
• Florida Professional Engineers License (PE)
• Self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, proactive individual who takes ownership of their work
• Proficiency in the following software: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), MicroStation – using latest FDOT CADD requirements, GEOPAK, GuideSIGN, AutoTURN
• Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (3D modeling) preferred
• Candidates must be familiar with FDOT design project delivery.

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to work well in team environment and provide effective leadership and promote strong employee moral
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships and win work
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

Additional Information

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.