Transportation Roadway Engineer/ Project Delivery Lead

GHD; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Holiday Pay

Wellness Benefit

Job summary

GHD is seeking an experienced Transportation Roadway Engineer / Project Delivery Lead in Georgia to build and lead our roadway practice. You will guide projects from scoping to construction, mentor staff, and manage scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships.

The role requires 5–10 years of transportation engineering, a Georgia PE license with GDOT PDP/LAP/GSWCC II, and proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and GDOT standards. This is a leadership position with complex, high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• GA Professional Engineer license with GDOT PDP/LAP/GSWCC II certifications.
• 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience, with leadership on GDOT/municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway projects from scoping through final design, letting, and construction support.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Mentor staff, perform technical reviews, and maintain client relationships.
• Support business development through proposals and interviews.

Skills

Roadway engineering

Project leadership

GDOT project experience

OpenRoads design

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

GDOT standards

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking an experienced Transportation Roadway Engineer / Project Delivery Lead to build and lead our growing roadway practice in Georgia. The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of transportation engineering experience, including leadership on GDOT or municipal projects, and a current Georgia Professional Engineer license with GDOT PDP, LAP, and GSWCC Level II certifications. Required expertise includes Bentley OpenRoads Designer, GDOT standards and workflows, roadway and intersection design—including roundabouts—and applicable AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, PROWAG/ADA, and local agency requirements.

This leader will guide roadway projects from scoping and concept development through final design, letting, and construction support; direct multidisciplinary teams; and manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, resources, subconsultants, and agency coordination. The role also includes mentoring staff, performing technical reviews, maintaining strong client relationships, presenting to clients and stakeholders, and supporting business development through opportunity identification, capture strategy, proposals, interviews, and delivery of repeat work.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Client & Customer Management (External): Maintain strong client relationships by providing trusted advice and consistently delivering high-quality work that meets client needs
• Community of Practice Management: Be an active member of a community of practice by collaborating with peers, sharing knowledge and best practices, and contributing expertise to strengthen the broader professional community and support ongoing professional development
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Develop and validate engineering solutions, including PS&E packages, alternative analyses, and conceptual designs, in accordance with GDOT standards, applicable regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop and strengthen professional capabilities through internal and external training, maintain relevant professional accreditations, and stay abreast of emerging industry trends, technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Project Management: Deliver projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response: Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related degree
• Minimum 5 years transportation engineering experience
• GA Professional Engineering License required
• PDP and LAP certifications
• GSWCC Level II certification
• As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.