Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Boston, MA

12d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Transportation Roadway Engineer for its Highway & Rail Team in Burlington, Norwell, or Boston, Massachusetts, or Providence, Rhode Island. The role provides technical leadership on significant transportation projects, including complex highway and rail design work, and helps deliver high-quality solutions that improve the safety, performance, and longevity of transportation infrastructure. The position also includes guiding and mentoring developing engineers and collaborating with engineering and project management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Highway or roadway design experience.
• MassDOT design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Expert knowledge of the relevant engineering discipline and ability to apply best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and MicroStation.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Hydraulic design experience.
• Participation in professional engineering societies or organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for highway and rail projects.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Lead advanced technical projects in collaboration with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling constraints.
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support.
• Contribute technical content to proposals and deliver external presentations to clients, the public, and regulatory agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior