Senior Pavements Engineer

The Senior Pavements Engineer oversees pavement engineering projects, delivering technical expertise and maintaining client relationships. The role combines advanced pavement design, data analysis, and project management for transportation infrastructure including roads, airports, and industrial pavements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple pavements engineering projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop project plans, including investigation strategies, material testing schedules, and deliverable timelines.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring smooth execution of complex pavement designs.
• Perform advanced pavement design calculations for flexible, rigid, and composite pavements using mechanistic-empirical approaches and industry standards.
• Conduct forensic investigations of pavement failures, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Evaluate innovative pavement materials and construction methods, such as high-performance asphalt and concrete mixes.
• Review and approve technical reports, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with AASHTO, ASTM, and FAA specifications.
• Act as the primary technical contact for clients, addressing their pavement engineering needs and concerns.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to stakeholders, explaining design concepts and recommendations.
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, identifying new opportunities, and expanding the client base.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering professional growth.
• Lead training sessions on advanced pavement engineering techniques and software applications.
• Review work performed by less experienced staff, offering constructive feedback and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within pavement engineering practices and workflows.
• Integrate emerging technologies, such as 3D pavement modeling and real-time monitoring systems, into project execution.
• Collaborate with other divisions to enhance interdisciplinary project delivery.
• Ensure all projects comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture within field and laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a specialization in Pavement or Transportation Engineering
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in pavement engineering or related fields
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Expertise in pavement design software such as Pavement ME Design, StreetSaver, and Pave3D
• Proven experience in managing complex pavement engineering projects

Technologies

• Pavement ME Design
• StreetSaver
• Pave3D

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Long term savings
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Work Environment

• Operates in both field and office environments, with frequent exposure to construction sites and various weather conditions.
• Safety gear is required during field assignments, including hard hats, gloves, and protective footwear.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.