Principal Civil Roadway & Highway Engineer
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Job Description:
Join Parsons Corporation as a Principal-Level Roadway & Highway Design Engineer
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to elevate your career to the next level? Parsons Corporation is seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to join our team as a Principal-Level Roadway & Highway Design Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity for senior engineers who are eager to step into project management and lead impactful projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead with Excellence: Oversee the technical excellence of engineering functions across projects, ensuring seamless coordination of technical disciplines and the development of innovative project alternatives, from preliminary to final design.
Mentor and Guide: Provide technical direction and design leadership, mentoring junior engineers on roadway design projects for local and state agencies, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Design and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive design and construction documents, including horizontal/vertical geometric designs, superelevation computations, plan and profile sheets, cross-sections, public hearing display boards, design exception and waiver documentation, cost estimates, and QA/QC documents.
Collaborate and Coordinate: Work closely with the project team and interdisciplinary technical personnel to ensure cohesive project execution.
Support Project Management: Assist the project manager in delivering project milestones, ensuring adherence to client criteria and scope.
Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed technical reports and documentation for clients and project managers, ensuring clear communication and project transparency.
Resource Management: Assist in identifying and managing project resources, liaising with support departments, other offices, or subsidiaries to assemble effective project teams.
Business Development: Contribute to identifying new project pursuits, gather intelligence on potential opportunities, participate in Parsons’ pursuit process, and potentially lead responses to client requests for proposals/qualifications.
What Required Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:
Educational Background: A 4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related field).
Experience: 8+ years of related work experience, with a proven track record in roadway and highway design.
Professional Credentials: Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with MicroStation v8i and Geopak is essential; experience with Civil3D and ORD (Open Roads Designer) is preferred.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and effectively.
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with industry practices and regulations, with specific experience working with NCDOT/SCDOT.
Location Flexibility:
We understand the importance of flexibility in today's work environment. Candidates can be located in either Raleigh, North Carolina or Columbia, South Carolina, with an ideal hybrid office attendance arrangement. This allows for a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration, ensuring both productivity and work-life balance.
At Parsons, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you are ready to take on a leadership role and make a significant impact on our roadway and highway design projects, we invite you to apply and join our team of dedicated professionals.
Apply today and take the next step in your career with Parsons Corporation!
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $100,900.00 - $176,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS
Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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