Roadway Project Engineer - Salt Lake City

About the role

The Roads and Highways Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. The ideal candidate will apply specialized technical skills to transform conceptual designs into high-quality construction drawings and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways
• Perform engineering calculations and develop design plans, profiles, cross sections, and 3D models
• Apply independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of design standards and criteria
• Serve as a task leader, coordinating with project managers, internal disciplines, and subconsultants
• Develop preliminary and final plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Prepare construction documents (PS&E), specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design, grading, and quantity take-offs
• Coverage maps, reports, drawings, and as-builts to support design development
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination efforts with agencies such as UDOT and local municipalities
• Provide technical guidance, sketches, and direction to design staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Utah or ability to obtain)
• Eight-plus (8+) years of transportation/roadway design experience
• Strong experience with roadway design standards and agency requirements (UDOT experience preferred)
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Demonstrated ability to lead design tasks and work independently with limited supervision

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include experience serving as a task lead on complex transportation projects, familiarity with drainage design, utility coordination, and traffic engineering, and experience working with UDOT and/or local public agencies

Skills

• Strong technical skills in roadway design
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Ability to coordinate with multiple disciplines and stakeholders
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retailment: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement

Pay

$110,000/year - $120,000/year

Schedule

Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!