Lead Roadway Engineer

Job Description:

• Lead roadway design execution for transportation projects across Colorado, supporting CDOT and local agency clients
• Serve as roadway task lead within multi-discipline teams from concept development through PS&E and construction support
• Coordinate closely with project managers, clients, and multi-discipline teams
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers
• Review designs for quality and support engineers through challenging problem-solving
• Drive standards across the department and support initiatives improving design workflows, tools, and delivery efficiency
• Understand client technical needs and identify feasible solutions
• Apply engineering techniques, procedures, criteria, and judgment to complete engineering tasks
• Evaluate design options and recommend practical, cost-effective solutions
• Maintain a value engineering mindset through development, design, and construction phases
• Develop plans, specifications, and observation reports
• Recommend alterations to development criteria and design features
• Review plans and specifications for constructability, safety, and risk management
• Lead QA/QC efforts for roadway design tasks
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning assigned project direction and progress
• Collaborate with business and engineering staff across markets and technical disciplines
• Support marketing, sales, and business development activities
• Assign work, coordinate tasks, and ensure quality and accountability
• Lead PS&E deliverables and contribute to model development, plan preparation, and quantity development
• Prepare and review alignments, quantities, and cost estimates
• Identify risks such as right-of-way, utilities, and scope gaps and drive resolution
• Support project management responsibilities, including scope development, schedule coordination, and client interaction
• Participate in client coordination and support proposals and business development

Requirements:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent is required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Colorado licensure preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• NCEES Council Record is a plus
• 6–10+ years of civil engineering experience preferred, including 4–5+ years in roadway design
• Demonstrated experience leading roadway design tasks and contributing to multi-discipline project delivery
• Experience with geometric design, grading, phasing, and constructability
• Strong proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer, including corridor modeling, plan production, and supporting team production workflows
• Experience delivering CDOT projects; understands standards, specifications, and workflows
• Familiarity with CDOT design manuals and stakeholder coordination
• Experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S.
• Ability to execute complex assignments under minimal supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize work to meet scheduled delivery dates
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Openness to innovation and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement

Benefits:

• 100% employee-owned company with ESOP contribution for eligible employees after the first year of service
• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture
• Flexible working schedule
• Option to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office
• Support for work-life balance and separation between home and work life