Civil Roadway Engineer

at Parsons

Record last updated: 7/27/2026 1:06:46 PM

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Current Days Open
103
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$111,300.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$111,300.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
197
First Seen
11/20/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$109,000.00 (Yearly)
6/4/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$111,300.00 (Yearly)
7/27/2026

Full Job Description

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 whats possible. Job Description: Parsons is seeking talented Midlevel Roadway Engineers to join our Centreville, VA, and Washington, DC offices and contribute to impactful roadway and civil engineering projects across the DC region. If you are passionate about working on both conventional and design-build roadway programs, this is your opportunity to be part of a global company renowned for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in roadway design, pavement rehabilitation, and civil engineering to deliver high-quality solutions that prioritize reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Parsons is recognized for its technical depth, commitment to quality, and dedication to continuous improvement, and we are looking for professionals who share our vision. Key Responsibilities: Perform conventional and moderately complex highway/roadway engineering tasks efficiently and accurately. Serve as a lead engineer for specific disciplines on small to intermediate-sized projects or contribute as part of a larger project team. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to CAD Designers/Drafters, Designers, and junior Engineers working on the same project. Plan and design roadway facilities that prioritize safety, reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Develop engineering computations, material quantity take-offs, cost estimates, surveys, and designs. Foster cooperative and productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Qualifications: Experience: 37 years of related experience in highway/roadway engineering design. Education: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering (required). Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is highly preferred. Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and industry-standard roadway design and analysis software. Preferred Experience: Familiarity with VDOT and DDOT standards and practices. Work Environment: This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in our Centreville, VA, or Washington, DC office. Why Join Parsons? Work on impactful projects that shape communities and improve infrastructure. Collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth. Access to cutting-edge tools, technologies, and training programs. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Opportunity to contribute to innovative and sustainable engineering solutions. How to Apply: If you are passionate about roadway engineering and want to contribute your skills to meaningful projects, we encourage you to apply! Submit your resume and cover letter through our online application portal. 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 peoples 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 visionsand to help them see what's next! Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00 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! 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 employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY 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/. Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrows solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance. Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future. For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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