Senior Road Design Manager- Southeast

About the role

The Senior Transportation Road Design Manager at Weston & Sampson leads road and highway design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This position involves managing and leading road design projects from concept through construction, overseeing technical design teams, serving as the primary client liaison, reviewing design calculations, plans, and specifications, mentoring and developing junior engineers and project managers, and supporting proposal development and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead road design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.
• Review design calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (or ability to become registered within six months) is strongly preferred.
• 10-15 years of road design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.
• Experience managing or being “in charge of all aspects of design” for a project (geometric design, typical sections, drainage/hydraulics, Maintenance of Traffic, etc.).
• Familiarity with state DOT standards — in this case, specifically North/South Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT/SCDOT) design manuals, plan-preparation guides, and other related regulations and processes.
• Proficiency in relevant design software/tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership/mentoring ability, and ability to manage multi-discipline teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10-15 years of road design experience.
• Experience managing large-scale DOT or municipal transportation projects.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.
• Proficiency in relevant design software/tools.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Skills

• Project management skills.
• Technical expertise in road design and engineering.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

Benefits

At Weston & Sampson, you'll work alongside a team of over 1,000 employee-owners dedicated to improving communities through innovative and impactful projects. The firm offers a range of benefits including ownership mindset, growth opportunities, flexible workplace, strong culture, and competitive pay ranging from $128,410 to $202,890 depending on experience.

Pay

$128,410 - $202,890 depending on experience

Schedule

Full-time

Company Overview

Weston & Sampson is a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services since 1899. We are committed to IDEA principles and fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We support innovative, impactful projects and provide growth opportunities for our team members.

Application

To explore opportunities and apply, visit: https://www.westonandsampson.com/careers