Job Description
Job DescriptionDescriptionThe Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering, and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, and Alabama.
Shape the Future of Transportation with MSG.
The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) continues to grow — and we’re looking for a Senior Roadway Engineer who’s ready to take the lead on impactful transportation projects across the Midwest. If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality design work, mentoring the next generation of engineers, and strengthening client partnerships, this is the opportunity to make a lasting mark on our communities — and on your career.
This role has the opportunity to work out of our office in either Shaker Heights (Cleveland), Maumee or Columbus, OH.
Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Roadway Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the success of MSG’s Transportation Division by providing both technical leadership and project management expertise. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and manage roadway and highway design projects for state DOTs, LPAs, and other public-sector clients.
- Direct design efforts for horizontal/vertical alignments, roadway geometrics, grading, drainage, and plan development.
- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
- Provide QA/QC oversight, ensuring that our deliverables meet or exceed industry standards.
- Mentor and support junior engineering staff — helping to build a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Partner across disciplines, working with MSG’s Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, and Environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Engage directly with clients, fostering strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction from concept to completion.
- Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, presentations, and pursuit strategies that expand MSG’s transportation portfolio.
- Represent MSG in professional associations and technical committees, sharing your expertise and strengthening our industry presence.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
- 10-15 years of roadway design and project management experience
- Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, and access
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Knowledge of government contract management and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
- Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
- Scope and budget development and oversight experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
- Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
- Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
- Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
- Persuasive with details and facts.
- Delegate responsibilities effectively.
- High comfort level working in a diverse environment.
Pay & BenefitsAt MSG, you’ll be part of a growing, people-focused firm that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a difference — in your career, on your team, and in the communities we serve.
- 401(k) w/ company match
- Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!
It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.
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