Senior Roadway Engineer
About The Position
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking a senior-level Roadway Engineer to support the growth of its practice in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves planning and designing assigned transportation projects, supervising junior engineers’ design work, and coordinating with other design disciplines to produce project deliverables. Anticipated projects include intersection and interchange design, new roadway alignments, roadway widenings, interstate design, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The Senior Roadway Engineer will manage project development, including coordination with clients and subconsultants. The position also involves designing horizontal and vertical alignments; developing roadway plans and profiles; evaluating and designing roadsides; designing maintenance of traffic; preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; and developing technical reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Virginia, or ability to obtain one within six months through comity from another state.
- At least 16 years of progressive highway engineering experience, including experience with VDOT.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD.
Responsibilities
- Plan and design assigned roadway projects.
- Supervise the design efforts of junior engineers.
- Coordinate with other design disciplines to develop project deliverables.
- Manage project development and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.
- Design horizontal and vertical alignments.
- Develop roadway plans and profiles.
- Conduct roadside evaluation and design.
- Perform maintenance of traffic design.
- Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Develop technical reports.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group life insurance and optional additional life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
