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Senior Roadway Designer

Horrocks
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026 CLOSED ON 7/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Roadway Designer position at Horrocks?

Department: Transportation

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000 / year

Description

Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.

Hybrid Opportunities May be Available for the Right Candidate.

At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As a Senior Roadway Designer, you will lead projects in our Transportation Team and be part of a growing company laser-focused on meeting our client’s needs, while also solving their problems.

What are the core responsibilities for the role?

  • Design and analysis of freeways, interstate highways, interchanges, urban and rural roadways, and shared-use trails
  • Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of transportation projects
  • Lead client relations, stakeholder management, and sub consultant coordination
  • Coordinate and work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects
  • Take ownership of projects from start to finish

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

  • Professional Civil Engineering certification (P.E.)
  • 10 years experience in Roadway Design
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
  • Knowledge and experience with Microstation OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
  • Experience with WSDOT/ITD’s plan preparation procedures and standards
  • Hydraulics and traffic experience is a plus
  • Willingness to work on projects locally or through workshare with other offices
  • Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
  • A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal

Why would a candidate want this job?

At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
  • Professional development opportunities including in-house training
  • Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status

Salary : $135,000 - $175,000

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