Roads and Highways Engineer

Roads and Highways Engineer

Transportation Jobs with David Evans and Associates:

At David Evans and Associates, Inc., our Transportation team blends innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to our communities to navigate modern transportation challenges. We deliver unique solutions through cutting-edge engineering practices, creating an exceptional client experience. Every project is managed with unparalleled care. DEA addresses modern transportation demands with focused expertise and a diverse set of services tailored to meet our clients’ evolving needs. Whether enhancing existing transportation networks or pioneering new mobility solutions, DEA’s knowledge helps shape a future where safe, efficient, convenient, and accessible mobility leads the way for sustainable growth and improved quality of life in our communities. 

The Roads and Highways Practice is seeking an experienced Engineer / Project Engineer to join our California Roads & Highways team in our Ontario office.

This role is ideal for a licensed professional engineer who enjoys leading technical work, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the delivery of significant transportation projects throughout California. 

Under limited supervision, this position plans and conducts work requiring independent judgment, evaluation, and the adaptation of standard engineering techniques and procedures. The Engineer / Project Engineer typically serves as a task leader on mid-size to larger project elements and may occasionally manage small to mid-size projects in their entirety. 

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a task leader for roadway and highway design elements on significant transportation projects 
• Perform and oversee complex engineering analysis and design using established and modified techniques, procedures, and criteria 
• Prepare and review design deliverables including plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), and technical reports 
• Coordinate with internal disciplines, clients, and external stakeholders to support project delivery 
• Apply professional judgment to solve non-routine design challenges and complete difficult assignments 
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering staff 
• May directly supervise staff and contribute to staff development and performance feedback 
• Support project managers with scope, schedule, and technical coordination as needed 
• Ensure work complies with Caltrans standards, local agency requirements, and applicable regulations 

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field 
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (California registration required or ability to obtain through reciprocity) 
• 7 years of progressive engineering experience in transportation or roadway design 
• Strong working knowledge of roadway/highway engineering concepts, practices, and procedures 
• Experience completing complex assignments requiring independent judgment and technical decision-making 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Caltrans highway design experience and familiarity with Caltrans design standards and processes 
• Experience serving as a task lead on mid-size or larger transportation projects 
• Proficiency with roadway design software such as MicroStation/OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D 
• Experience coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams 
• Membership in professional organizations (ASCE, APWA, 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: $120,000 - $145,000

·         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: Ontario, CA.

Salary : $120,000 - $145,000