Senior Roadway Engineer
About The Position
STV is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer for its Austin, Texas office to contribute to roadway and highway design projects. The role supports projects from planning and schematic design through plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) and construction-phase support. The engineer will develop roadway design deliverables, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, help deliver projects on schedule and within budget, and provide guidance to junior and mid-level staff. The position offers opportunities to take on increasing responsibility for task leadership, project coordination, client communication, and business development support, with potential growth toward a Roadway Design Task Lead or Project Manager role.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Approximately 7 or more years of roadway, transportation, or civil engineering project work.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to develop practical, effective engineering solutions.
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Geopak, SignCAD, and AutoTurn.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work well with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Interest in mentoring others, supporting project delivery, and growing into a larger leadership role.
- Ability to manage priorities across multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.
Responsibilities
- Support roadway design projects from planning and schematic design through PS&E and construction-phase support.
- Develop highway geometrics, 3D models, drainage and stormwater management elements, signing and striping plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and utility coordination deliverables.
- Apply engineering standards, design procedures, and quality practices to deliver thoughtful, constructible solutions.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members.
- Prepare plan quantities, engineering estimates, construction specifications, and design documentation.
- Assist with construction-phase support, including plan reviews, responses to contractor questions, and project progress coordination.
- Take on increasing responsibility for task leadership, project coordination, client communication, and business development support.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
