Senior Highway Design Engineer

Now Hiring: Senior Highway Design Engineer

Are you excited by the intersection of transportation, safety, community, and design? Do you love working on a wide variety of projects?

Our client is currently seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer to join their Fairfax County office. Our client is a vibrant, multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in engineering, planning, surveying, and design, with a strong focus on an employee-centric culture and a community-driven portfolio. Since their founding, they have established a lasting legacy of creating spaces that enhance public safety, promote sustainability, and foster a sense of community.

The transportation planning and design team collaborates with public agencies and private developers across Northern Virginia to develop innovative solutions that improve traffic operations and enhance public safety. As a Senior Highway Design Engineer, you will work closely with internal leadership and be responsible for the following key duties:

Essential Responsibilities:

Supervise the preparation, planning, and development of project design components, including but not limited to:

Design of roadway and trail systems, including geometry, vertical alignments, super-elevation, cross sections, and traffic management.

Development of open and closed storm drainage systems, along with stormwater management.

Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) computations.

Management of both “wet” and “dry” utilities.

Supervise and provide guidance on others' designs, modeling, and technical documentation.

Foster and maintain a positive team culture.

Provide training and mentorship to new and junior staff members.

Enhance leadership and visibility in transportation services through active participation in civic, political, professional, and business organizations.

Use accounting and project management systems to prepare client invoices and monitor, as well as improve, project financial performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Over 3 years of experience in transportation design.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

Licensed or actively pursuing a P.E. (Professional Engineer) certification.

Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Strong understanding of engineering principles related to transportation engineering.

Exceptional teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.

What They Offer

Our client’s benefits are a reflection of their inclusive values, designed to support employees in leading happy, healthy, and balanced lives. Their extensive benefits package includes:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(K) plan with company match.

Flexible hybrid work options with dual workspace setup.

Strong support for professional development.

Competitive paid time off and company-paid holidays.

Access to an on-demand external career coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veteran or disabled status.