
Senior Roadway Engineer
Jackson, MSFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago
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HDR seeks a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead technical development and quality assurance for urban roadway and major transportation projects. The role includes technical expertise, some project management and client interaction, and supervision of professional and technical staff. The work supports highway and transportation infrastructure projects within HDR’s Transportation Business Group.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? #LI-JG9 Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Senior Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to: Serve in the lead technical role in the detailed development of urban roadway design projects Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed Assume some project management duties as needed and have a fair amount of client interaction Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed Perform other duties as needed Preferred Qualifications MSCE A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams Project management skills desirable Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of vario s site items is a plus An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. Primary Location:United States-Mississippi-Jackson area Other Locations:United States-Mississippi-Flowood Industry:Highway + Road Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Highways Job Posting:Oct 22, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law. CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law. At HDR, health and safety matters. For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy. If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.
How this job compares
Set against the 426 open Roadway Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$87–152K/yr276 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 426 open Roadway Engineer jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- CDM Smith182 open
- Parsons Corporation51 open
- Kimley-Horn36 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience; Roadway Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 10 years at the median (379 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 209 of the 426 open Roadway Engineer jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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