Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Trilon Group

Senior Roadway Design Engineer involved in transportation projects focusing on client needs at Horrocks. Working within a team to complete designs for various transportation infrastructures.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Roadway Design, including the ability to prepare technical reports, construction plans, and cost estimates while effectively managing client relations and project teams. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software and adhering to transportation agency standards.

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Roadway DesignProfessional Engineering (PE) LicensureBentley ProjectWiseMicroStationAutoCAD Civil 3D

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignTechnical Report PreparationConstruction Plan DevelopmentCost EstimationProject ManagementDOT Plan Preparation ProceduresLocal Agency Plan Preparation ProceduresHydraulicsTraffic EngineeringInterchange Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

Bentley ProjectWiseMicroStationInRoadsOpenRoadsAutoCAD Civil 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Transportation EngineeringFreewaysHighwaysInterchangesShared-Use PathsState and Local AgenciesDesign CriteriaStakeholder ManagementProject OwnershipMulti-Disciplinary Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and analysis of interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges and intersections, urban and rural roadways, and trails
Prepare clear and accurate studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
Interface with clients including state and local agencies
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
Lead Roadway Design teams
Assist in proposal preparation including oral presentations.
Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
8 – 15+ years of professional experience in roadway design
Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
Experience designing freeways, interchanges, highways, arterials and shared-use paths
Experience with DOT's plan preparation procedures and standards
Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
Hydraulics and Traffic experience is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact with and work cooperatively with clients and multi-disciplinary team members.
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Experience in managing technical staff and project teams
A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure