Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Principal Civil Roadway & Highway Engineer
Lead roadway/highway design projects and mentor engineers
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include overseeing technical excellence across projects, mentoring junior engineers, preparing comprehensive design and construction documentation, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The engineer also supports project managers in meeting milestones, prepares technical reports, manages resources, and contributes to business development initiatives. • Lead technical excellence across roadway projects, coordinating disciplines from preliminary to final design. • Mentor junior engineers, providing design direction and fostering collaboration. • Prepare design and construction documents, including geometric designs, superelevation, plans, profiles, cross‑sections, cost estimates, and QA/QC records. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure cohesive project execution. • Support project managers in meeting milestones, client criteria, and project scope. • Generate technical reports and documentation for clients and internal stakeholders. • Assist in resource planning, liaising with support departments and assembling effective project teams. • Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and leading RFP/qualification responses. • Maintain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸roadway design
- ▸construction docs
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸resource planning
- ▸team mentoring
- ▸business development
What You Bring
The Principal‑Level Roadway & Highway Design Engineer role is a senior civil‑engineering position that bridges technical design and project management. It offers seasoned engineers the chance to lead impactful roadway projects for local and state agencies while shaping project outcomes. Candidates must hold a four‑year civil engineering degree, possess at least eight years of roadway and highway design experience, and maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) registration. Technical expertise in MicroStation v8i and GeoPak is essential, with Civil3D and Open Roads Designer preferred, and strong communication skills are required. • Hold a four‑year civil engineering degree and 8+ years of roadway/highway design experience. • Proficient with MicroStation v8i and GeoPak; experience with Civil3D and Open Roads Designer preferred. • Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. • Familiarity with NCDOT/SCDOT regulations and industry practices.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸pe
- ▸8+ years
- ▸microstation
- ▸geopak
- ▸communication
Benefits
Parsons invites you to imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by leadership that values people, embraces agility, and fosters growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. The position is open to candidates in Raleigh, North Carolina or Columbia, South Carolina, offering a hybrid work arrangement. Compensation ranges from $100,900 to $176,600 and includes best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, and flexible schedules. • Work from Raleigh, NC or Columbia, SC with a hybrid schedule. • Salary $100,900–$176,600 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, ESOP, 401(k), life insurance, and flexible work arrangements.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time