Senior Roadway Engineer

Apex Companies
Quincy +1 more
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level roadway engineers who can lead complex transportation projects and collaborate across disciplines. The role emphasizes technical expertise in AutoCAD Civil3D and MassDOT standards, with a hybrid work arrangement in Massachusetts.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years of roadway design experience and leadership skills for mentoring junior staff
    — “5+ years of roadway design experience”
  • Individuals who can manage project timelines, budgets, and client expectations with technical precision
    — “Complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress”
  • Professionals comfortable with public engagement and presenting technical concepts to municipal boards and clients
    — “Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients”

Things to consider

  • Requires a valid US driver's license and a clean driving record for field work and client visits
    — “Valid US driver's license and clean driving record”
  • Candidates must be either licensed or on a clear path to obtaining a Professional Engineering License within one year
    — “Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in MassDOT plan sets and 3D modeling using AutoCAD Civil3D
    — “Knowledge of MassDOT plan set requirements and the MassDOT design process is a plus”
  • Demonstrate your ability to manage and mentor junior staff in your resume and interviews
    — “Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance”
  • Showcase your experience in preparing technical reports, proposals, and contracts
    — “Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • technical supervision of complex transportation/roadway design projects
  • development of 3D roadway design models
  • technical coordination among other design disciplines
Typical background
experience in civil engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Roadway DesignProject ManagementTechnical Supervision3D Modeling

Preferred

Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

Stack & domain

Roadway Design3D ModelingAutocad Civil3dMassdot StandardsPlan SetsSpecial ProvisionsCost EstimatesProject PlanningCoordinationExecutionProject SchedulesBudgetTechnical ApproachesSchedulesFee EstimatesProposalsTechnical SolutionsEngineering KnowledgeWork SupervisionTrainingCareer Path DevelopmentLeadershipTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationInnovationTechnical GuidanceQuality StandardsTransportationCivil EngineeringEnvironmentalWater ResourcesTraffic/transportationProject ManagementClient RetentionStrategic AcquisitionsAEC IndustryTechnical SupervisionComplex Transportation/roadway Design ProjectsTechnical Coordination3D Roadway Design Models

About the role

Original posting from Apex Companies via Greenhouse

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high-quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, innovate, and create impact. At Apex, you help shape what's next. When we succeed together, we share in that success. All Apex positions are eligible for annual bonus opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to recognizing and rewarding meaningful contributions that drive our collective growth.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus, subject to the terms and conditions of the Company's sign-on bonus program.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

Our Transportation Practice is hiring a Senior Roadway Engineer for a hybrid role based in our Quincy or Woburn, MA office. This position will be responsible for the technical supervision of complex transportation/roadway design projects and ensure the work performed conforms to the contractual scope of work, budget, and schedule. 

  Primary Responsibilities:

Serves as the Technical Lead for the transportation components of more complex projects

Responsible for the technical coordination among other design disciplines and subconsultants

Leads the development of 3D roadway design models using AutoCAD Civil3D in accordance with MassDOT standards and workflows

Oversees or prepares plan sets, special provisions, and cost estimates for roadway design projects

Assists Project Managers in the following:

Planning, coordination, and execution of both large and small projects

Complying with assigned project schedules and budget on projects by actively reporting on project progress and identifying additional work outside the contractual scope

Developing technical approaches, schedules, and fee estimates for proposals on large-scale or more complex projects to produce an effective and quality proposal

Develops technical solutions for complex roadway projects by applying engineering knowledge and skills to produce quality work

Maintains positive relationships with clients,

Participates in developing the technical approach for proposals

Supervises and trains less experienced staff by providing daily guidance and checks their work and progress; serves as a positive role model and mentor for junior staff

Manages a direct report, including managing workload management, approving timesheets and expense reports, and guiding career path development

Maintains quality control within the department by reviewing designs, calculations, and assumptions on projects

Prepares for and performs oral presentations to the public, municipal boards, and clients regarding project deliverables, and to external associations and at professional conferences  

What we're looking for:

Bachelors of Science Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or other related Engineering discipline

Professional Engineering License, or working towards licensure within one year, in a State(s) where Apex does work or ability to obtain same by reciprocity

5+ years of roadway design experience

Strong writing skills to prepare technical memoranda, reports, proposals, contracts, and subcontract scopes of work.

AutoCAD experience is required

Knowledge of MassDOT plan set requirements and the MassDOT design process is a plus

Complete Streets experience is a strong plus

Valid US driver's license and clean driving record

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Why you'll love working for us:

Company-subsidized medical and dental.

Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Sr Project Engineer

Req ID: 12295

Annual Expected Pay Range$102,000—$130,000 USD 

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Source: Apex Companies careers (Greenhouse)

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