Burgess & Niple

Project Manager / Roadway Engineer

Burgess & Niple$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of roadway design experience and project management
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Ohio or ability to obtain reciprocity
  • Proficiency in MicroStation and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience leading transportation design tasks
  • Familiarity with proposal development and client management
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation projects for ODOT and local agencies
  • Ensure designs meet ODOT and local agency standards
  • Proactively manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks
  • Take ownership of deliverables ensuring high-quality outputs
  • Mentor emerging engineers and collaborate across the firm
  • Support proposal development and client engagement efforts
  • Contribute to strategic growth with state and local agencies

Benefits

  • Immigration related employment benefits not available, including visa sponsorship
  • Not approved for third-party recruiting
  • Opportunity to work on a variety of impactful transportation projects
  • Chance to grow professionally within an established team
  • Mentorship opportunities for emerging engineers
Full Job Description
  • Minimum Experience: 6 years
  • Education: BCE
  • Registration: Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Required Skills: MicroStation; Microsoft Office
  • Sponsorship: Immigration related employment benefits, e.g. visa sponsorship, are not available for this position.
  • Third-Party Recruiting: Position not approved for third-party recruiters. Click for details

Are you ready to take the next step in your career by leading a variety of transportation projects while continuing to grow as a project manager? Burgess & Niple is seeking a Roadway Engineer / Project Manager to join our established Columbus transportation team. With a strong backlog of recently awarded work, this role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver impactful projects across Ohio, including new interchanges, modern roundabouts, city street widenings, and preliminary engineering studies.

This position goes beyond traditional project management, with a primary focus on leading roadway design projects from concept through delivery across Ohio. As a member of the team, you'll also have the opportunity to contribute to our continued growth by supporting pursuit strategies with ODOT and local agencies.

B&N Project Manager / Roadway Engineer Responsibilities
  • Lead transportation projects for ODOT and local agencies, building on existing relationships and developing new partnerships throughout Ohio
  • Champion quality and technical excellence; facilitate project reviews and ensure designs align with ODOT and local agency standards and preferences
  • Drive project success; lead design teams and proactively manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk
  • Take ownership of deliverables; ensure high-quality work products that reflect B&N's commitment to excellence
  • Mentor and develop emerging engineers and collaborate with Operations Leaders, Project Managers, and technical experts across the firm to strengthen our team
  • Help grow the practice, support proposal development, participate in client engagement efforts, and contribute to strategic pursuits with state and local agencies

Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited civil or transportation engineering program
  • PE registration in the State of Ohio, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
  • 6 + years of roadway design experience, along with demonstrated project management experience. Familiarity with ODOT design standards and processes is beneficial but not required
  • Demonstrated experience leading roadway design tasks or serving as the roadway design lead on transportation projects
  • Familiarity with proposal development and client relationship management efforts. Existing relationships with ODOT or Ohio local agencies a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, experience using Bentley OpenRoads and/or Autodesk Civil 3D a plus
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-directed, adaptable professional with the ability to effectively utilize virtual collaboration platforms


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About Burgess & Niple

Burgess & Niple is an engineering and architecture firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, water, wastewater, site development, and architecture. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Burgess & Niple has completed projects in all 50 states and several countries around the world. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the National Design-Build Award and the American Council of Engineering Companies' Grand Award.
Learn more about Burgess & Niple
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$110 million

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