Senior Highway Engineer

Company: Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our dynamic team and help us to design the critical infrastructure that improves our world! Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking a highly motivated Senior Highway Engineer to join our growing team in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a key role supporting the expansion of our Florida operations and delivering a robust and diverse portfolio of transportation projects. We are looking for a seasoned professional who brings strong technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for building lasting client relationships. Responsibilities: Serve as Engineer of Record on highway and roadway design projects. Lead and perform senior-level technical design tasks, ensuring quality and compliance with applicable standards. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineering staff, fostering professional growth and development. Assist with project management duties including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination. Support proposal development, including technical writing and scope definition. Play an active role in business development, helping to identify and pursue new project opportunities in the Jacksonville and broader Florida market. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across WRA’s offices to deliver successful project outcomes. Requirements: A minimum of 16 years of experience in highway design Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program P.E., registered in the state of Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures Experience designing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with FDOT policies and procedures; experience with other state and local agencies in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic a plus Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, OpenRoads and AutoCAD 3D design experience a plus Experience with Alternative Delivery projects (Design-Build, P3, etc.) a plus Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization Ability to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company Openness to utilizing and developing new technologies and approaches for performing work Why Join WRA? At WRA, we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll be part of a dynamic team working on impactful projects that shape communities. Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: Flexible work schedule options Competitive salary Leave accrual and paid holidays Healthcare benefits Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Parental and maternity leave benefits WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) Position 2809 LI - Onsite LI - Senior Level

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