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Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Roadway Design Engineer to lead quality control efforts on Georgia Department of Transportation and local agency projects within our roadway design practice. This individual will serve as a technical authority responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of roadway design deliverables in accordance with GDOT standards and local agency requirements, from concept development through final construction documents.
The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with GDOT design processes, Local Administered Projects (LAP) program requirements, and the design standards of Georgia’s municipalities and counties, combined with a proven ability to establish and uphold rigorous QC standards within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan Review & Compliance
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800 professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.
Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.
Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com.We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.
Should you run into any issues in completing the application, please reach out to recruiters@pondco.com for assistance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Roadway Design Engineer to lead quality control efforts on Georgia Department of Transportation and local agency projects within our roadway design practice. This individual will serve as a technical authority responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of roadway design deliverables in accordance with GDOT standards and local agency requirements, from concept development through final construction documents.
The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with GDOT design processes, Local Administered Projects (LAP) program requirements, and the design standards of Georgia’s municipalities and counties, combined with a proven ability to establish and uphold rigorous QC standards within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan Review & Compliance
- Review and approve roadway design plans, reports, and specifications for conformance with the GDOT Design Policy Manual, GDOT Plan Presentation Guide, AASHTO Green Book, applicable FHWA standards, and local agency design criteria.
- Lead QC/QA plan reviews at critical GDOT project milestones including Concept Reports, Preliminary Field Plan Reviews (PFPR), Field Plan Reviews (FPR), and Final PS&E.
- Lead equivalent review milestones for locally administered and municipally funded projects, providing written and verbal technical comments to design teams in advance of agency submissions.
- Ensure LAP project deliverables satisfy both local agency standards and GDOT/FHWA compliance requirements, including adherence to the LAP Manual, applicable categorical exclusion documentation, and right-of-way certification processes.
- Establish and maintain internal QC procedures, design checklists, and review workflows tailored to both GDOT state-funded delivery and the GDOT LAP program.
- Identify design errors, omissions, and constructability issues before submission to GDOT or local agency reviewers.
- Respond to GDOT District, GDOT Office of Engineering Services, and local agency review comments in a timely and technically sound manner.
- Support design efforts for city and county clients delivering locally funded projects outside the LAP program, ensuring conformance with applicable local standards, ADA requirements, and PROWAG guidelines.
- Coordinate interdisciplinary reviews across traffic engineering, structures, NEPA/environmental, utilities, and right-of-way disciplines.
- Mentor mid-level and junior engineers on GDOT and local agency design standards and plan production practices.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Current Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in the State of Georgia, or ability to obtain licensure by reciprocity prior to start.
- Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in roadway design, with substantial direct experience delivering both GDOT-let projects through PS&E and locally administered projects for Georgia municipalities and counties.
- Comprehensive knowledge of GDOT design standards, plan sheet requirements, and the GDOT project development process, including the LAP program delivery process.
- Expertise in geometric design, horizontal and vertical alignment, intersection and interchange design, pavement design, grading, drainage, and signing and pavement marking.
- Experience with GDOT Design Variances and Design Exceptions.
- Familiarity with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
- 20-25 years of progressive experience in roadway design.
- Familiarity with GDOT’s ProjectWise document management environment and Automated Permit Tracking System (APTS).
- Prior experience in a formal QC/QA leadership role on both GDOT and local agency projects.
- Experience across multiple GDOT Districts and with diverse local agency clients, including metro Atlanta MPO partners such as ARC and GRTA, as well as county and municipal clients statewide.
- Familiarity with SPLOST- and TSPLOST-funded project delivery processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify technical issues across complex, multi-sheet plan sets prepared under varying agency standards.
- Thorough working knowledge of GDOT reviewer expectations, comment resolution processes, and inter-office coordination protocols.
- Ability to navigate the differing requirements, review cultures, and stakeholder dynamics of local agency clients ranging from large metro counties to small municipalities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to deliver constructive technical feedback diplomatically under deadline pressure.
- Collaborative team leadership with the capacity to manage concurrent QC reviews across multiple active GDOT and local projects simultaneously.
About Pond
Pond is an award-winning, full-service architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and environmental services firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for nearly 60 years. Pond’s staff of 800 professionals provide a deep bench strength of experience and capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion – and everything in between – with confidence and clarity. Pond is currently ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta’s #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and has been recognized as an Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC and a Best Place to Work for Working Parents.
Additional Information
Many factors are considered when determining compensation at Pond, including scope and level of position, geographic location, candidate skill, knowledge and experience. Starting base pay may vary depending on these factors. Please see the hiring range associated with this posting for more information.
Additional cash incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial and/or other benefits dependent on position offered. Learn more about Pond’s comprehensive benefits offerings here.
All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. Additionally, offers may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com.
Apply for this position at careers.pondco.com.We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele, or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com.
Should you run into any issues in completing the application, please reach out to recruiters@pondco.com for assistance.