Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Trilon Group

. Design and analyze interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges and intersections, urban and rural roadways, and trails .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeReno • Nevada • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in roadway design, project management, and client relations, with a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and applicable software tools. Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects from inception to completion, and ensure compliance with transportation standards.

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Professional Engineering (PE) LicensureRoadway Design ExperienceBentley ProjectWiseAutoCAD Civil 3DClient Relations

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Hard Skills

Roadway DesignTransportation EngineeringPlan Preparation ProceduresCost EstimationTechnical Report WritingHydraulicsTraffic EngineeringProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementMultitasking

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivatedCustomer Service Skills

Tools & Technologies

MicroStationInRoadsOpenRoadsConstruction PlansSpecifications

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Transportation AgenciesFederal Design CriteriaState Design CriteriaLocal Agency StandardsProject Deadlines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and analyze interstates, freeways, highways, interchanges and intersections, urban and rural roadways, and trails
Prepare studies, technical reports, construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation projects
Support project managers with client relations, stakeholder management, and sub-consultant coordination
Interface with state and local agency clients
Coordinate and conduct meetings with project stakeholders
Coordinate with office management and project managers to share resources
Lead Roadway Design teams
Assist in proposal preparation, including oral presentations
Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to complete projects
Take ownership of projects from start to finish
Work more than 40 hours per week under the company’s comp-time policy, receiving equivalent hourly pay or additional PTO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university
Professional Engineering (PE) licensure
8–15+ years of professional experience in roadway design
Experience and relationships with transportation agencies are highly preferred
Knowledge and experience with Bentley ProjectWise, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable transportation engineering software
Experience designing freeways, interchanges, highways, arterials, and shared-use paths
Experience with DOT plan preparation procedures and standards
Experience with Local Agency plan preparation procedures and standards
Significant experience and understanding of local, regional, state, and federal design criteria
Hydraulics and Traffic experience is a plus
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills
Self-motivated with solid organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to interact and work cooperatively with clients and multidisciplinary team members
Ability to multitask while working on many projects at once
Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
Proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
Experience managing technical staff and project teams
Desire to grow personally and professionally in a team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
Professional development opportunities including in-house training
Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO