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Pavement Engineer Lead

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Terracon Consultants, Inc

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United States , Austin

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Job Description:

We are seeking a proven Project Engineer Lead to manage and direct our team of Pavement Engineers. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Pavement Engineer Leader to lead and develop innovative pavement design, evaluation, and asset management solutions for various industry sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical leadership, project management, and experience with public works, state highway agencies, toll authorities, aviation, and industrial sectors. Your job will be to assist in leading the Transtec Group pavement engineering team on pavement design, evaluation, testing, and other related pavement engineering work. You will provide pavement engineering and consulting services for a variety of projects and clients. This may include leading field geotechnical and pavement evaluations, engineering analysis, calculations, recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, and the writing, preparation, and review of reports for the services provided. This will also include review of project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with pavement design recommendations. You will be responsible for preparing proposals and cost estimates, tracking and evaluating project progress, budgets, and recommending changes. Design, materials, and construction problems must be researched and resolved. Assignment, review, and evaluation of laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports will also be performed. The selected candidate must apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines
  • Responsible for continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects
  • Responsible for providing consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery
  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk and how to protect the Company
  • Senior level engineering professional providing technical direction required for production and completion of both routine and unique or complex projects
  • Career level, fully competent engineering professional with responsibility for managing detailed phases of projects with moderate to large size and complexity (up to $10 million)
  • Lead pavement design and evaluation for roadway construction and rehabilitation projects, including design-build and P3 initiatives
  • Oversee pavement field investigations, field testing (FWD, GPR, coring), and data analysis for pavement condition assessments
  • Manage multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with clients, contractors, and agencies to deliver high-profile projects
  • Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work
  • Make design, engineering, and construction recommendations, adaptations and modifications
  • Prepare/supervise proposals and reports for small to large projects of varying complexity
  • Perform quality control review of proposals written by others
  • Evaluate complex laboratory and field data (e.g., FWD/HWD, GPR, coring, DCP, LWD) for analysis, interpretation and inclusion in reports
  • Serve as a technical advisor to mid-level and junior-level project team members
  • Interact directly with clients and project teams on developing scope of services, communicating project progress and findings and recommendations
  • Prepare/supervise routine and complex engineering reports detailing services provided, findings, and recommendations
  • Prepare technical reports, design guidelines, and presentations for clients and industry conferences
  • Support asset management, life cycle cost analysis, and pavement management system implementation
  • Provide leadership of marketing, sales and business development
  • Contribute to the development of national and international best practices and standards for pavement engineering
  • Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time to project sites and meetings
  • Supervise graduate, field, and project engineering staff
  • Serve as a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer

Requirements:

  • Master's degree or higher in civil/pavement engineering
  • Minimum 15+ years’ experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in concrete and asphalt pavement design, forensic evaluation, and innovative rehabilitation systems
  • Proficiency in pavement design software and data analysis tools
  • Strong communication, leadership, and client interaction skills
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history

Nice to have:

  • Lead designer or Engineer of Record (EOR) on major projects
  • Knowledge using AASHTOWare Pavement Software
  • Knowledge using TxDOT Pavement Engineering Software
  • Knowledge using FAARFIELD and associated FAA Software
  • Knowledge using PCASE and PAVER Software
  • Knowledgeable in pavement design, maintenance, rehabilitation, management and recycling topics
  • Authorized Project Reviewer status preferred
What we offer:
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • paid time off and holidays
  • education reimbursement
  • various bonus programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 26, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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