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Project Roadway Engineer, Transportation
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in our Indianapolis, IN office. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support staff on the development and execution of highway and roadway design projects. You’ll work alongside diverse team members across ms consultants’ Transportation Business Unit in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment—helping to shape the future of our transportation services.
About The Transportation Business Unit
Our Transportation team provides comprehensive engineering services for projects of all sizes and scopes—from major interstate systems to local municipal roads. We specialize in roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers work together to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and lasting transportation solutions.
What You'll Do
The primary focus of the role will be as follows:
Education and Experience
We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.
As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.
We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.
Our Mission
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.
Our Vision
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.
Our Values
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.
The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.
ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, Indiana
We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in our Indianapolis, IN office. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support staff on the development and execution of highway and roadway design projects. You’ll work alongside diverse team members across ms consultants’ Transportation Business Unit in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment—helping to shape the future of our transportation services.
About The Transportation Business Unit
Our Transportation team provides comprehensive engineering services for projects of all sizes and scopes—from major interstate systems to local municipal roads. We specialize in roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers work together to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and lasting transportation solutions.
What You'll Do
The primary focus of the role will be as follows:
- Perform roadway design and project plan reviews for a variety of transportation projects
- Lead design efforts from concept through completion, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
- Conduct technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure design excellence.
- Mentor and support junior design staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
- Manage day-to-day project activities and communicate progress with transportation leaders.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University is required, or equivalent experience
- Experience with professional design and preparation of plans for a variety of project types ranging from interstate to local road/street projects
- Successful task and project management experience is a plus
- Experience in a mentorship or supervisory role is a plus
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
- Alternative Delivery Project experience is a plus
- Familiarity with AASHTO and DOT policies and procedures, INDOT and/or ODOT familiarity is a plus
- MicroStation and OpenRoads experience preferred
We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.
As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.
We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.
Our Mission
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.
Our Vision
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.
Our Values
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.
The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.
ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
