Roadway Project Engineer - Salt Lake City

Roadway Project Engineer

Transportation Jobs With David Evans And Associates

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Water and Environment team excels in managing complex whole-system resources. We offer comprehensive solutions in natural resources and water/wastewater management. Our projects incorporate meticulous planning, thorough analysis, and sophisticated design, underscoring our commitment to stewardship of the built and natural environments. We create value for our clients by blending innovation with reliability and sustainable practices. This approach balances progress with preservation and elevates the quality of life, fostering healthier, more resilient communities.

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT.

The successful candidate will apply specialized technical skills, experience, and engineering judgment to transform conceptual designs into high-quality construction drawings and technical specifications. Projects may include street improvements, utility coordination, freeway and highway design, and full PS&E development.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead roadway design tasks for transportation projects including highways, arterials, and local roadways
• Perform engineering calculations and develop design plans, profiles, cross sections, and 3D models
• Apply independent judgment in the evaluation, selection, and modification of design standards and criteria
• Serve as a task leader, coordinating with project managers, internal disciplines, and subconsultants
• Develop preliminary and final plans using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Prepare construction documents (PS&E), specifications, and engineer’s cost estimates
• Perform horizontal and vertical alignment design, grading, and quantity take-offs
• Coordinate closely with other disciplines including drainage, utilities, traffic, and structures
• Analyze maps, reports, drawings, and as-builts to support design development
• Participate in client meetings and project coordination efforts with agencies such as UDOT and local municipalities
• Provide technical guidance, sketches, and direction to design staff
  
  

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (Utah or ability to obtain)
• Eight-plus (8 ) years of transportation/roadway design experience
• Strong experience with roadway design standards and agency requirements (UDOT experience preferred)
• Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Demonstrated ability to lead design tasks and work independently with limited supervision
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a task lead on complex transportation projects
• Familiarity with drainage design, utility coordination, and traffic engineering
• Experience working with UDOT and/or local public agencies
• Active participation in professional organizations (ASCE, ITE, etc.)
  
  

What We Offer

We foster an environment where talented professionals have the freedom and support to do their most meaningful work. Our values and company culture form the foundation of our success, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. These guiding principles are vital to our continued achievements and unwavering commitment to improving the world around us.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to cultivate and develop your skills and work alongside talented colleagues who are committed to improving the quality of life while demonstrating stewardship of the built and natural environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Potential salary range: $110,000/year - $120,000/year
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.
  
  

If you are a recruiter, search agency, or otherwise wish to refer a candidate to DEA, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate to DEA without an active and signed written agreement in place in advance with DEA Human Resources. Any resume submitted to any DEA employee by an external recruiter without a written agreement in place at the time of submission will be considered the property of DEA and DEA will not be liable for the payment of a placement fee. If you would like to notify DEA of your interest in initiating a written agreement for services, please e-mail careers@deainc.com.

Potential office locations include: Salt Lake City, UT.