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Roadway Design Task Lead

STV currently has openings for a Roadway Design Task Lead in the Transportation group in New Jersey.

STV is seeking an experienced and motivated Roadway Design Task Lead to support and lead the delivery of NJDOT transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of NJDOT roadway design standards and the ability to apply, interpret, and clearly communicate those standards to project teams. This role offers the opportunity to provide technical leadership on projects in Concept Development (CD), Preliminary Engineering (PE), and Final Design (FD), while mentoring staff and contributing to the successful delivery of complex transportation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Roadway Design Task Lead on NJDOT transportation projects in CD, PE, and FD phases.
• Apply, interpret, and clearly communicate NJDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and NJTA roadway design standards to ensure compliant, consistent, and constructible designs.
• Lead roadway design tasks, including development of alignments, profiles, typical sections, corridors, cross sections, grading, and plan production.
• Utilize Bentley's OpenRoads Designer to develop and review roadway models and contract plan deliverables.
• Provide technical direction, oversight, and mentoring to junior engineers and designers.
• Coordinate roadway design activities with drainage, traffic, structural, ROW, utilities, and environmental disciplines.
• Perform technical reviews and quality control checks to ensure designs meet NJDOT standards, project scope, and schedule requirements.
• Support Project Managers with task planning, workload coordination, and progress tracking.
• Participate in meetings with NJDOT and other stakeholders to present and discuss design approaches, constraints, and technical decisions.
• Assist with preparation of technical memoranda, design reports, and NJDOT submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey (required).
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design, with demonstrated experience on NJDOT projects.
• Strong proficiency in Bentley's OpenRoads Designer; OpenBridge experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience applying NJDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and NJTA design standards.
• Experience leading roadway design tasks through CD, PE, and FD project phases.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain design standards and technical decisions.
• Proven ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary project teams.

Compensation Range:

$122,499.03 - $139,998.89

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.