Roadway Project Engineer

Roadway Project Engineer

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At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Water and Environment team excels in managing complex whole-system resources. We offer comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water/wastewater management. Our projects incorporate meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, underscoring our commitment to stewardship of the built and natural environments. We create value for our clients by blending innovation with reliability and sustainable practices. This approach balances progress with preservation and elevates the quality of life, fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT.

The successful candidate will apply specialized technical skills, experience, and engineering judgment to transform conceptual designs into high-quality construction drawings and technical specifications. Projects may include street improvements, utility coordination, freeway and highway design, and full PS&E development.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways
• Perform engineering calculations and develop design plans, profiles, cross sections, and 3D models
• Apply independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of design standards and criteria
• Serve as a task leader, coordinating with project managers, internal disciplines, and subconsultants
• Develop preliminary and final plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Prepare construction documents (PS&E), specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design, grading, and quantity take-offs
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines including drainage, utilities, traffic, and structures
• Analyze maps, reports, drawings, and as-builts to support design development
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination efforts with agencies such as UDOT and local municipalities
• Provide technical guidance, sketches, and direction to design staff

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Utah or ability to obtain)
• Eight-plus (8+) years of transportation/roadway design experience
• Strong experience with roadway design standards and agency requirements (UDOT experience preferred)
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Demonstrated ability to lead design tasks and work independently with limited supervision