Senior Transportation Road Design Leader (Southeast)

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager in Columbia, SC, to lead road design projects and manage DOT and local government roadway initiatives. This role requires 10-15 years of experience, including leadership of large-scale projects, and expertise in design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be capable of mentoring junior engineers while ensuring project compliance and performance. This is an opportunity to impact key transportation infrastructure across the Southeast.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of road design experience, including project leadership.
• Experience with DOT or county/municipal transportation projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT/SCDOT design manuals and processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage road design projects from concept to construction.
• Oversee technical design teams and ensure compliance.
• Serve as primary client liaison for project delivery.

Skills

Road design project management

Client liaison

Team leadership and mentoring

Budget and schedule management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Weston & Sampson, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager in Columbia, SC, to lead road design projects and manage DOT and local government roadway initiatives. This role requires 10-15 years of experience, including leadership of large-scale projects, and expertise in design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and be capable of mentoring junior engineers while ensuring project compliance and performance. This is an opportunity to impact key transportation infrastructure across the Southeast.