Lead Roadway Engineer - Roadway Design Lead
About The Position
Consor is seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer to drive roadway design and technical delivery for our Draper, Utah office. This role will serve as a key technical leader, responsible for guiding roadway design efforts, mentoring staff, and partnering with project managers to deliver high-quality transportation projects across Utah and the Mountain West. This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who has led roadway design teams, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to help grow technical capabilities and project execution in a strategic office location. At Consor, we deliver innovative, state-of-the-industry solutions that support safe, sustainable, and multimodal transportation systems. We prioritize mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful project ownership while fostering a collaborative and people-first culture.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in roadway or transportation engineering
- Proven experience leading roadway design teams or groups
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (Utah preferred or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Strong knowledge of roadway design standards (AASHTO, UDOT, local agency criteria)
- Advanced proficiency with tools such as MicroStation / OpenRoads (Civil 3D a plus)
- Experience delivering complex PS&E packages, including design-build or alternative delivery projects
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions internally and with clients
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with UDOT and local Utah agencies
- Background supporting or leading design-build pursuits and delivery
- PMP certification or experience managing scope/schedule at a task or project level
- Experience building or growing a local design team or technical group
- Strong mentorship mindset and interest in developing others
Responsibilities
- Lead roadway design efforts on transportation projects, ensuring high-quality technical delivery across all phases (planning through PS&E)
- Serve as the technical lead for the Draper office, setting standards and guiding best practices for roadway design
- Oversee and perform advanced design tasks including: Horizontal and vertical alignments, Corridor and interchange geometrics, Typical sections and modeling, Maintenance of traffic / traffic control plans
- Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E)
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, supporting growth in design capabilities and project ownership
- Partner with project managers to support scoping, budgeting, and delivery strategy
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, drainage, structures, environmental, utilities)
- Support pursuit efforts, including technical write-ups, scope development, and design approach strategies
- Interface with clients (UDOT, municipalities, counties) as a trusted technical advisor
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, tools, and standards within the office
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid professional training
- Major license achievement bonus
- Extensive on-demand learning center
- Paid professional memberships
- Industry-competitive PTO
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid parental leave
- Eligibility for hybrid and remote work options
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement
- HSA and FSA options
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Employer-paid term life insurance
- Retirement 401(k) with company match
- Quarterly social events
- Paid group volunteering events
- Employee resource groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
