Job Description The
Principal Pavement Engineering Subject Matter Expert provides strategic technical leadership in pavement engineering, mechanistic-empirical pavement analysis and design, pavement materials, performance evaluation, preservation, rehabilitation, and transportation asset management. This position leads the development and implementation of innovative pavement engineering solutions by integrating advanced analytical methods, field performance evaluation, non-destructive testing, mechanistic modeling, and data-driven decision-making to support transportation agencies and infrastructure owners. The role also provides technical oversight for complex pavement investigations, forensic evaluations, research implementation, emerging materials and technologies, and the delivery of resilient, sustainable, and high-performance pavement systems.
Core Responsibilities - Provide strategic technical leadership and subject matter expertise in pavement engineering, including pavement design, materials, rehabilitation, preservation, and performance evaluation.
- Lead the development and review of innovative pavement engineering solutions for complex transportation infrastructure projects.
- Advise project teams and clients on mechanistic-empirical pavement design, asset management, life-cycle analysis, and resilient pavement strategies.
- Direct complex pavement investigations, forensic evaluations, non-destructive testing (NDT), and performance assessments to support engineering decisions.
- Support business development through client engagement, proposal development, technical presentations, and implementation of emerging technologies and research into engineering practice.
You'll thrive here if you have- Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Pavement Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in pavement engineering, transportation infrastructure, or applied pavement research.
- Demonstrated expertise in pavement design, pavement materials, rehabilitation, performance evaluation, and asset management.
- Proven record of leading complex engineering projects applied research, or implementation initiatives for transportation agencies or infrastructure owners.
- Strong technical communication skills, including preparation of technical reports, presentations, and client recommendations.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure if required.
- Expert knowledge of mechanistic-empirical pavement design and analysis.
- Experience with pavement materials characterization, pavement performance evaluation, preservation, and rehabilitation strategies.
- Knowledge of pavement condition assessment, non-destructive testing (NDT), forensic engineering, and field performance monitoring.
- Familiarity with pavement management systems, life-cycle cost analysis, and transportation asset management principles.
- Experience applying advanced analytical methods, computational modeling, artificial intelligence, or machine learning to pavement engineering applications.
- Working knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, ASTM, and state DOT pavement design standards, specifications, and engineering practices.
What you can expect from us The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:
- Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
- Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
- Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
- Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
- Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our 'quality of life' core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
- Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
- Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
- Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.
About the Job - Career Level: Manager
- Employment Type: Flex
- Compensation: $150 - $200 hourly rate
The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
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