Senior Roadway Design Engineer - Salt Lake City

About the role

The Roads and Highways Practice at David Evans and Associates, Inc., is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT. This role requires a highly motivated self-starter with a minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation design.

Responsibilities

• Design and Drafting: Design, prepare, and oversee the development of comprehensive roadway plans utilizing Bentley’s Open Roads Designer software.
• Verification: Ensure all designs align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Construction Documentation Preparation: Prepare, review, and modify detailed construction documents, technical reports, specifications, and accurate cost estimates for various projects.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct technical reviews and implement DEA’s quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Site Engagement: Actively participate in project meetings and conduct site visits and field inspections.
• Post-Design Support: Provide critical post-design construction support services, addressing contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), conducting submittal reviews, assisting in as-built preparation, and performing field observations.
• Issue Resolution and Coordination: Proactively resolve project design issues, facilitate project coordination, and maintain positive relationships with clients and team members.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Plan, lead, and mentor junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and supporting them in delivering high-quality project contributions.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Utah
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation design
• Team Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in Open Roads Designer for effective project execution
• Extensive UDOT project delivery experience including traditional Design Bid Build and/or Progressive Design Build

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Utah
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in transportation design
• Team Communication: Strong ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Software Proficiency: Expertise in Open Roads Designer for effective project execution
• Extensive UDOT project delivery experience including traditional Design Bid Build and/or Progressive Design Build

Skills

• Expertise in Open Roads Designer
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Project management 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!
• Retirement: 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

$115,000 - $145,000

Schedule

Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!