Senior Transportation Engineer – Roadways

Stantec

Senior Transportation Engineer leading highway design projects for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Collaborating on complex tasks and overseeing junior staff in various engineering duties.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeAlbuquerque • New Mexico • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of project plans and drawings for various projects including urban and rural roadways, highways, rail, transit, trails, and intersections
Prepare complex engineering designs and plans for urban and rural roadways and highways
Develop budgets and monitor work of assigned team to ensure budgets and schedules are met
Coordinate with Project Managers, project team and clients
Responsible for design, review and sealing of assigned projects
Supervise the work of engineers and CAD assigned
Lead and develop junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
Ability to solve complex problems using sound professional judgement, creativity, and innovation
Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads 3D modeling tools, and other relevant design software
Strong knowledge of the Department of Transportation's legal requirements, design/planning procedures, and PSE plan production in relevant jurisdictions
Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others
Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field
Licensed Professional Engineer required. Existing New Mexico PE or ability to obtain a New Mexico PE within six months of hire required
Minimum of 10 years highway/roadway design experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designproject planningbudget developmenthighway designroadway design3D modelingPSE plan productionproblem solvingtime managementdesign review

Soft Skills

leadershipteam collaborationeffective communicationcreativitycritical thinkingprofessional judgementsupervisionmentoringaccuracy checkinginnovation

Certifications

Licensed Professional EngineerBachelor’s degree in Transportation EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering