Supervisory Civil Engineer

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Work Schedule

Housing Loan Assistance

Job summary

DC Department of Human Resources seeks a leader to head the Roadway Design Branch, directing project development, roadway and trail design programs, and complex transportation projects in the Washington, DC area.

The role requires a professional engineer (PE) license, a relevant engineering degree, and strong staff supervision. The incumbent will ensure regulatory compliance, manage schedules, and drive standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Roadway Design Branch’s project development and design programs, providing technical direction and managing complex transportation projects, studies, schedules, and operations.
• Supervise multidisciplinary staff and review project work for technical quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standards, policies, priorities, and schedules.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Roadway Design

Trail Design

Bridge Project Delivery

Project Management

Program Management

Transportation Engineering

Engineering Design Review

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Staff Supervision

Policy and Standards Development

Asset Management

Preventive Maintenance

Construction Scheduling

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Lead the Roadway Design Branch’s project development and roadway and trail design programs, providing technical direction and managing complex transportation projects, studies, schedules, and operations. Supervise multidisciplinary staff and review project work for technical quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to established standards, policies, priorities, and schedules.

Requirements

A qualifying engineering degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required, along with specialized experience at least equivalent to the next lower grade level. A Professional Engineer license and valid driver’s license must be maintained; preferred experience includes delivery of bridge megaprojects and expertise in bridge infrastructure, asset management, and preventive maintenance.

Key Skills

Civil Engineering, Roadway Design, Trail Design, Bridge Project Delivery, Project Management, Program Management, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Design Review, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Staff Supervision, Policy and Standards Development, Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance, Construction Scheduling, Professional Engineer (PE) License

Benefits

Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Professional Development, Flexible Work Schedule, Housing Loan Assistance