Senior Transportation Road Design Lead — Employee-Owned

Weston & Sampson; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 128,410 - 202,890; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Meaningful work

Job summary

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery across the Southeast. The role involves managing complex DOT and local roadway projects—from widening to corridor upgrades—and guiding a team of engineers and designers.

You will mentor staff, review designs, and ensure compliance with NCDOT/SCDOT standards while supporting growth through technical leadership and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• PE license in NC/SC or ability to obtain within six months.
• 10–15 years of road design experience with leadership of large DOT projects.
• Experience managing all aspects of design (geometrics, drainage, MOT, etc.).
• Familiarity with NCDOT/SCDOT design manuals and plan-prep guides.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication and mentoring ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead road design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review design calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license (SC/NC)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery across the Southeast. The role involves managing complex DOT and local roadway projects—from widening to corridor upgrades—and guiding a team of engineers and designers.

You will mentor staff, review designs, and ensure compliance with NCDOT/SCDOT standards while supporting growth through technical leadership and client engagement.