Senior Roadway Engineer - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology
• 10 to 15 years of roadway design or transportation project delivery
• Certification as an AICP or Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired
• Strong experience with TDOT projects, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), strongly preferred

About The Role

• Leverage long-standing relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, support ongoing initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across the state.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients by providing guidance on navigating federal and state funding programs, requirements, and strategies to successfully secure and deliver funded projects.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities within established networks and aligning client needs with the firm’s technical capabilities and services.
• Provide insight into public agency processes, policies, and priorities to help shape project approaches, improve delivery, and enhance client outcomes.
• Assist clients in identifying, pursuing, and securing state and federal funding opportunities by aligning project needs with applicable programs, guiding application development, and positioning projects for successful delivery.
• Lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support and close-out in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality standards.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff in their professional development by deepening their understanding of deliverables and processes required for successful project delivery.
• Oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track financial performance and coordinate with accounting and leadership on project reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Lead client meetings, facilitate workshops, and deliver clear, effective presentations of technical solutions and project updates.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal contributions.
• Implement and uphold QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Identify risks, manage change, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and disciplines to address technical challenges, optimize solutions, and ensure constructability.
• Apply project management tools and best practices to drive performance, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones.