Senior Pavement Engineer

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is seeking a Pavement Engineer to support and lead pavement management and rehabilitation design projects for municipal, county, airport, and private-sector clients nationwide. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys data-driven analysis, practical rehabilitation design, and hands-on involvement in pavement evaluation and management programs. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with minimum of five years of pavement engineering experience.

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Master of Science degree in civil engineering with pavement/materials emphasis preferred.)

The Pavement Engineer will contribute to high-quality pavement management programs, develop rehabilitation strategies, perform forensic evaluations, support business development efforts, and help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

Pavement Management:

• Conduct and support pavement management programs, including PCI surveys, network-level condition assessments, and QA/QC of collected data.

• Develop multi-year capital improvement plans aligned with client budgets and performance goals.

• Analyze pavement performance trends and deterioration models to recommend maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.

• Use pavement management systems such as Street Saver, PAVER, or similar tools to model scenarios and optimize treatment timing.

• Integrate GIS-based data visualization and spatial analysis into planning and reporting.

Rehabilitation & Preservation Design:

• Develop project-level rehabilitation designs including overlays, mill-and-fill strategies, structural strengthening, and surface treatments.

• Evaluate materials, traffic loading, and environmental conditions to select appropriate treatments and design thicknesses.

• Prepare practical recommendations that balance performance, constructability, and life-cycle cost.

• Support clients in implementing preservation programs that extend pavement life and reduce long-term costs.

Pavement Evaluation & Forensics:

• Participate in and occasionally lead field investigations including distress surveys, coring, FWD testing, GPR interpretation, and materials sampling.

• Apply back-calculation of pavement layer moduli to interpret FWD data and support structural capacity evaluations.

• Diagnose pavement distresses and contribute to the development of implementable, cost-effective solutions.

• Prepare clear engineering reports that communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non technical audiences.

Data Analytics, Programming & GIS:

• Use Python to automate data processing, analyze pavement condition datasets, and support modeling workflows.

• Develop scripts or tools that improve efficiency in pavement management reporting, QA/QC, or rehabilitation design analysis.

• Utilize ArcGIS for spatial analysis, mapping, and integration of pavement condition, traffic, and asset data.

• Support the development of GIS-based dashboards, maps, and visualizations for client deliverables.

Business Development & Client Engagement:

• Support QES's growth by identifying opportunities within existing pavement management and rehabilitation programs.

• Assist in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and technical content for statements of qualifications.

• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality deliverables.

• Represent QES at industry events, client meetings, and professional conferences to strengthen visibility and credibility.

Project Delivery & Team Collaboration:

• Contribute as a technical lead or key team member on pavement projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.

• Collaborate with peer group of senior engineers and project managers to support project planning and execution.

• Mentor junior staff in pavement evaluation, data collection, design methodologies, and analytical tools.

• Support QES's culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and practical engineering excellence.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.

• Five (5) or more years of pavement engineering experience, OR a master's degree with a pavement/materials…