Roadway Design Engineer

The Roadway Design Engineer is a mid-level professional responsible for independently delivering roadway and multimodal design elements and contributing to the successful execution of transportation projects. This role applies professional judgment, coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, and supports project managers in meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations.

We are looking for candidates who enjoy learning, innovation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. DKS is committed to a “one company” experience, encouraging cross-training and cross-office project work, a practice that benefits both our clients and employees. DKS’ Core Values permeate everything we do:
Meaningful Difference, Expertise, Client Satisfaction, Opportunity, Trustworthy, and Teamwork.

• Independently developing roadway and multimodal design solutions from concept through final design.
• Preparing and overseeing production of construction plans, technical specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Developing design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading, and typical sections.
• Applying design standards, manuals, and agency criteria (including state DOT and local agency requirements) to exercise sound engineering judgment to resolve complex design challenges.
• Coordinating roadway design with drainage, irrigation, traffic, utilities, structures, and environmental disciplines.
• Supporting project managers with task planning, schedule management, and budget tracking.
• Performing quality control reviews of roadway design deliverables prepared by others and incorporating feedback.
• Leading coordination with agencies, clients, and project stakeholders on technical design issues.
• Responding to agency comments and leading design revisions through approval.
• Mentoring and providing technical guidance to junior engineers and engineering associates.
• Participating in field reviews, constructability reviews, and construction support activities.

Don’t meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification in Texas.
• 5+ years of roadway or transportation design experience.
• Strong working knowledge of roadway and multimodal design standards and practices.
• Experience with 3D design software such as Micro Station, Open Roads, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to collaborate with team members in other offices.

• Experience with stormwater drainage analysis and design and irrigation design.
• Experience serving as a task lead or discipline lead on transportation projects.
• Experience with complex urban roadway projects, roundabouts, or multimodal corridors.
• Familiarity with construction staging, traffic control, and constructability considerations.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and accessibility standards.
• Interest in long-term technical leadership or project management growth.

• 10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
• 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee‑owners
• 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee‑owners
• Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account Options
• Paid Jury/Witness Duty
• Paid Bereavement
• Leave without Pay
• Transit Subsidy
• Pre-tax Commuter Option
• Referral Bonus Program
• DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k Pre-tax and Roth options
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement

• Training &…