Principal Roadway Engineer

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Parsons is now hiring a Principal Roadway Engineer to join remote Kansas City team! This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the largest engineering firms in the world, joining a highly-experienced, collaborative, and truly flexible team, working on major projects that will impact the infrastructure of your own community and beyond. What You'll Be Doing: Scope Developing the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned roadway project elements, and monitoring progress to meet schedule and budget requirements / Identifying and documenting changes in scope Determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress Interfacing with Procurement and Subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors Participating in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability Management Reviewing work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable Monitoring productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and making reassignments as project needs arise / Conducting performance evaluations, taking corrective action as necessary, and recommending salary action / Providing training and development opportunities for assigned personnel Coordinating the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company Assist the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study / Participate in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project Ensure client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines Expedite distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager / Act as Project Manager's deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc. Technical Understand the client's business goals in order to enhance the project work Prepare technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management Obtain, analyze, and circulate technical and contractual information to project disciplines Review and approve change orders / Notify project management and other affected personnel of all changes Participate regularly in decision-making meetings with the client and project management May manage a subtask of a significantly large and complex project or study in accordance with contractual obligations What Skills/Qualifications You'll Bring: 4-year degree in Civil or Roadway Engineering (or related field) 10+ years of related field engineering experience, a broad general engineering background PE registration Relevant experience in project engineering for State DOT work Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity in a project engineering role Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software for project use or project use Security Clearance Requirement: None This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team. For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00 We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/. Apply To This Job