Senior Roadway Engineer

STV’s transportation practice is growing, and our Austin, TX office is looking for a Senior Engineer Roadway Engineer who is ready to make an impact on meaningful roadway and infrastructure projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys technical design, collaboration, and client-focused delivery, while also looking for a role with room to grow. In this position, you will contribute to high-profile roadway and highway design work while gradually taking on more ownership, mentoring others, and building the experience needed to move into a Roadway Design Task Lead or Project Manager role.

 

Why STV:

At STV, you will join a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure firm known for technical excellence and collaboration. This is a chance to join a growing Austin team where your voice, ideas, and technical judgment will matter while being surrounded by teammates who are committed to doing good work and helping each other grow. We invest in professional development, leadership growth, and meaningful project work that strengthens communities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this role gives you room to lead more, mentor others, build client relationships, and help shape the future of STV’s roadway practice in Texas.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead high-impact transportation infrastructure projects

• Expand your technical and project leadership skills

• Mentor and develop engineering staff

• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

• Build long-term client relationships and career growth opportunities

 

What You’ll Do:

• Support roadway design projects from planning and schematic design through PS&E and construction phase support.

• Develop highway geometrics, 3D models, drainage and stormwater management elements, signing and striping plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and utility coordination deliverables.

• Apply engineering standards, design procedures, and quality practices to help deliver thoughtful, constructible solutions for clients and communities.

• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technical staff to keep projects moving forward on schedule and within budget.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level team members as you continue to build your own leadership capabilities.

• Prepare plan quantities, engineering estimates, construction specifications, and design documentation.

• Assist with construction phase support, including plan reviews, responses to contractor questions, and project progress coordination.

• Take on increasing responsibility for task leadership, project coordination, client communication, and business development support as your career grows.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

• Approximately 7 or more years of roadway, transportation, or civil engineering project work.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop practical, effective engineering solutions.

• Proficiency with roadway design tools including MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, Geopak, SignCAD, and AutoTurn.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Interest in mentoring others, supporting project delivery, and growing into a larger leadership role.

• Ability to manage priorities across multiple assignments while maintaining quality and responsiveness.

Compensation Range:

$146,678.11 - $167,632.13

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.