Jobs · Engineering · Kentucky

Senior Roadway Engineer

Stantec · Lexington, KY · 3 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and prepare complex engineering designs, plans, and drawings for a variety of projects, including urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods and technologies.
  • Assist with client production.
  • Cookordinate effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Responsible for the design, plan production and quality reviews of assigned projects.
  • Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation is a plus.
  • Experience with OpenRoads is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills—both verbal and written—with the ability to convey ideas, design issues, and solutions clearly.
  • Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting project deadlines and budgets.
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and a passion for team success.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field is preferred.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in highway/roadway design is preferred.

Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation.
  • Experience with OpenRoads.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Wellness program.
  • Health savings account.
  • Flexible spending account.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Employee stock purchase program.
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • Short-term/long-term disability plans.
  • Emergency travel benefits.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave.

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