Roadway Engineering Practice Lead

Department: Transportation

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions.

Due to MSG's continued growth, we're expanding rapidly in the Pennsylvania market, with active growth in our Hermitage, Cranberry, and Waynesburg offices. We are building a strong Transportation Engineering practice in the region and seeking a Roadway Practice Leader to help drive project delivery, mentor staff, and support long-term practice development. This role is ideal for an experienced roadway engineer who enjoys both technical work and team leadership within a growing consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of roadway, highway, and intersection projects for municipal, county, and state clients.
• Oversee development of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, geometric design, profiles, cross sections, and supporting calculations.
• Manage multiple projects, including scope, budget, and schedule tracking.
• Coordinate with internal teams across structural, traffic, survey, geotechnical, environmental, and construction services.
• Guide and mentor junior and mid-level staff on technical tasks, project workflow, quality control, and professional growth.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and design discussions to support project execution and client satisfaction.
• Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, project scoping, and relationship-building with public-sector clients.
• Ensure project work complies with PennDOT design standards, AASHTO guidelines, and applicable local requirements.
• Contribute to building the Transportation practice in Pennsylvania through thought leadership, team development, and process improvements.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain PA PE if not already licensed in Pennsylvania.
• 15 years of experience in roadway or highway design; experience with PennDOT projects strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with relevant design software including MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer or Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, leading technical teams, or mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of PennDOT standards, AASHTO Green Book, and transportation design best practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience developing or growing a roadway or transportation team.
• Existing relationships with PennDOT Districts or local government agencies.
• Experience with traffic coordination, utility coordination, right-of-way plans, or permitting.
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.