This is a hybrid position based in our Herndon headquarters offering the opportunity to work on high-profile VDOT and municipal roadway projects while helping shape the future of our roadway design practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a design professional ready to take on greater technical leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute directly to proposal and business development efforts.
What You'll Do As a key member of our team, you'll lead and contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of roadway infrastructure projects throughout Virginia. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and produce roadway design plans including geometric design, horizontal/vertical alignments, superelevation, typical sections, and grading for VDOT and municipal roadway/multimodal projects
- Prepare and review construction plan sets, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, drainage layouts, MOT/TMP plans, and signing and pavement marking plans
- Apply VDOT Road Design Manual (RDM), Road and Bridge Standards, and IIM/LAP requirements to ensure design compliance across state and federally funded projects
- Design to county-specific standards and design manuals for local projects, including Fairfax County (Public Facilities Manual / PFM), Prince William County (Design and Construction Standards Manual), and Loudoun County (Facilities Standards Manual / Design and Construction Standards)
- Prepare design waiver and exception documentation for non-standard design elements in constrained rights-of-way, coordinating across VDOT and local jurisdictional requirements
- Coordinate with subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams (structures, drainage, traffic, environmental, ROW, utilities)
- Manage design schedules, budgets, and deliverables for assigned tasks or project segments
- Support QA/QC reviews and ensure design consistency and accuracy across deliverables
- Interface directly with clients (VDOT, counties, municipalities) during design reviews, public hearings, and field inspections
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers/designers
- Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, and public agencies
- Participate in public meetings and help drive successful project outcomes
What Makes This Opportunity Unique - Work on meaningful transportation projects that improve communities across Virginia
- Join a growing team with strong project backlog and career advancement opportunities
- Expand your leadership responsibilities and influence project delivery
- Enjoy a collaborative, people-first culture recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace
- Benefit from a flexible hybrid work environment
What We're Looking For - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 6+ years of roadway design experience, preferably in Virginia
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred; candidates licensed in other states will be considered with a commitment to obtain Virginia licensure
- Experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD); Civil 3D experience is a plus
- Knowledge of AASHTO, VDOT, and local design standards and practices
- Demonstrated ability to manage design tasks independently with minimal oversight
- Strong communication, project management, and leadership skills
Our employees are the most critical part of ATCS. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $91,000 - $136,000per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.
