Roads Engineer

Shape the Future of Transportation—Lead, Innovate, and Elevate Your Career

Imagine leading transformative transportation projects that redefine mobility, safety, and efficiency. At Ayoroa Simmons, LLC, we’re not just designing roadways—we’re shaping the infrastructure of the future.

As we expand, we’re looking for a visionary leader to take full ownership of our emerging roadway design practice. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded roadway designer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, business strategy, and team leadership.

If you are a dynamic leader who can drive project execution, mentor top talent, and build client relationships, we invite you to join our leadership team.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Leadership & Practice Oversight

• Lead Ayoroa Simmons’ roadway design practice, setting its strategic direction and ensuring technical excellence.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Act as the decision-maker on high-profile DOT roadway projects, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and sustainability goals.
• Implement best practices to drive efficiency, quality, and cutting-edge innovation in roadway design.

Project Management & Technical Execution

• Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of complex highways, interchanges, and urban street networks.
• Act as the technical lead for major roadway design projects, using MicroStation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD Civil 3D for modeling.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews, ensuring compliance with DOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and FHWA regulations.
• Proactively manage project scope, budgets, and schedules, mitigating risks before they become challenges.

Client & Business Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and private sector partners, ensuring client satisfaction and long-term relationships.
• Drive business growth by identifying new project opportunities, leading proposal development, and securing new contracts.
• Represent the firm at industry events and professional organizations (ACEC, ASCE, ITE, TRB), positioning us as a leader in transportation innovation.
• Stay ahead of the curve by integrating emerging technologies, remote sensing, BIM, digital twin, and GIS products.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or a related field).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (required).
• Ten or more years of experience in roadway design, DOT project leadership, and team management.
• Proven track record of mentoring, leading teams, and overseeing technical staff.
• Expertise in MicroStation, GEOPAK, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D for roadway modeling.
• Strong understanding of DOT design standards, AASHTO guidelines, and FHWA regulations.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, think strategically, and make data-driven decisions.
• Client management and business development experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Experience with BIM, hydraulic modeling, and traffic simulation tools.
• Active participation in ASCE, ITE, TRB, or similar organizations.
• Experience in entrepreneurial ventures, business development, or strategic planning.

Why Join Ayoroa Simmons?

Own Your Practice Area & Make an Impact

• Lead transformational transportation projects that enhance mobility and safety.
• Take full ownership of a growing roadway design practice.
• Directly influence company strategy and decision-making.

Leadership & Career Growth

• Fast-track your career into executive leadership.
• Access professional development opportunities, industry certifications, and participate in industry events.
• Drive innovation and establish best practices for the future of transportation.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing
• Employee referral program

EEO

Ayoroa Simmons is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Title VI Accreditation

Ayoroa Simmons ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regulation. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact the Title VI Coordinator: Kim Short at (866) 726-2246.