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Job Description:
Parsons is now hiring a Principal Roadway Engineer to join our St Louis team! This is a unique opportunity to work for one of the largest engineering firms in the world, joining a highly-experienced, collaborative, and truly flexible team, working on major projects that will impact the infrastructure of your own community and beyond.
What You'll Be Doing:
Scope
Developing the scope of engineering work, schedules, and budgets for the assigned roadway project elements, and monitoring progress to meet schedule and budget requirements / Identifying and documenting changes in scope
Determining the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitors progress
Interfacing with Procurement and Subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors
Participating in bid analysis to help determine supplier availability and capability
Management
Reviewing work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed and that quality is acceptable
Monitoring productivity and technical proficiency of assigned technical personnel, and making reassignments as project needs arise / Conducting performance evaluations, taking corrective action as necessary, and recommending salary action / Providing training and development opportunities for assigned personnel
Coordinating the utilization of interdisciplinary technical personnel on the project, as well as the assignment of personnel from other technical support groups within the company
Assist the Project Manager in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study / Participate in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project
Ensure client criteria and scope are met by all engineering disciplines
Expedite distribution of action items following discussions/meetings with the client and Project Manager / Act as Project Manager's deputy for certain activities, such as attending meetings in his/her absence, etc.
Technical
Understand the client's business goals in order to enhance the project work
Prepare technical reports and documentation of activity for the client and project management
Obtain, analyze, and circulate technical and contractual information to project disciplines
Review and approve change orders / Notify project management and other affected personnel of all changes
Participate regularly in decision-making meetings with the client and project management
May manage a subtask of a significantly large and complex project or study in accordance with contractual obligations
What Skills/Qualifications You'll Bring:
4-year degree in Civil or Roadway Engineering (or related field)
10+ years of related field engineering experience, a broad general engineering background
PE registration
Relevant experience in project engineering for State DOT work
Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity in a project engineering role
Excellent written and oral communications skills, and a thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software for project use or project use
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis 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 people’s 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’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00We 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 employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY 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/.
Skills Required
- 4-year degree in Civil or Roadway Engineering (or related field)
- 10+ years of related field engineering experience
- PE registration
- Relevant experience in project engineering for State DOT work
- Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity in a project engineering role
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations
- Thorough knowledge of current technology and ability to select and apply appropriate engineering software
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
Parsons Corporation Insights
What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
