Senior Transportation Design Lead

Team Georgia; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a senior engineering leader to manage the district design unit and guide complex highway and bridge projects. The role involves directing design staff, hydrology studies, and quantity/cost estimation tasks to ensure quality outcomes.

The selected candidate will coordinate with state agencies, consultants, and the public, and provide training and leadership to engineers while maintaining compliance with standards and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent, or EIT certification.
• GA PE license or ability to obtain GA PE within six months of hire.
• For international degrees, GDOT credential evaluation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage district design unit and supervise design staff.
• Oversee preparation of roadway, bridge, and right-of-way plans.
• Direct design, hydrological studies, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with agencies, consultants, and public stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public speaking

Supervision

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

PE license GA

EIT certification

Tools

CADD

Job description

Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking a senior engineering leader to manage the district design unit and guide complex highway and bridge projects. The role involves directing design staff, hydrology studies, and quantity/cost estimation tasks to ensure quality outcomes.

The selected candidate will coordinate with state agencies, consultants, and the public, and provide training and leadership to engineers while maintaining compliance with standards and schedules.