Senior Pavement Engineer

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc•Glendale, CA

2d•$150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is seeking a Pavement Engineer to support and lead pavement management and rehabilitation design projects for municipal, county, airport, and private-sector clients nationwide. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys data-driven analysis, practical rehabilitation design, and hands-on involvement in pavement evaluation and management programs. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering with minimum of five years of pavement engineering experience. (Note: Master of Science degree in civil engineering with pavement/materials emphasis preferred.) The Pavement Engineer will contribute to high-quality pavement management programs, develop rehabilitation strategies, perform forensic evaluations, support business development efforts, and help clients make informed, cost-effective decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
Five (5) or more years of pavement engineering experience, OR a master’s degree with a pavement/materials emphasis.
Strong understanding of pavement management principles, rehabilitation design, and pavement evaluation methods.
Experience with PCI surveys, pavement management systems, and rehabilitation strategy development.
Familiarity with pavement design methods (AASHTO, MEPDG, FAA) and materials characterization.
Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 24 months.
Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, or modeling tasks.
Experience with ArcGIS for mapping, spatial analysis, and data visualization.
Proficiency with StreetSaver, PAVER, Pavement ME, or similar tools.
Experience with municipal pavement management programs, DOT rehabilitation projects, or airport pavement systems.
Experience supporting business development or proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

Conduct and support pavement management programs, including PCI surveys, network-level condition assessments, and QA/QC of collected data.
Develop multi-year capital improvement plans aligned with client budgets and performance goals.
Analyze pavement performance trends and deterioration models to recommend maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.
Use pavement management systems such as StreetSaver, PAVER, or similar tools to model scenarios and optimize treatment timing.
Integrate GIS-based data visualization and spatial analysis into planning and reporting.
Develop project-level rehabilitation designs including overlays, mill-and-fill strategies, structural strengthening, and surface treatments.
Evaluate materials, traffic loading, and environmental conditions to select appropriate treatments and design thicknesses.
Prepare practical recommendations that balance performance, constructability, and life-cycle cost.
Support clients in implementing preservation programs that extend pavement life and reduce long-term costs.
Participate in and occasionally lead field investigations including distress surveys, coring, FWD testing, GPR interpretation, and materials sampling.
Apply back-calculation of pavement layer moduli to interpret FWD data and support structural capacity evaluations.
Diagnose pavement distresses and contribute to the development of implementable, cost-effective solutions.
Prepare clear engineering reports that communicate findings and recommendations to both technical and non technical audiences.
Use Python to automate data processing, analyze pavement condition datasets, and support modeling workflows.
Develop scripts or tools that improve efficiency in pavement management reporting, QA/QC, or rehabilitation design analysis.
Utilize ArcGIS for spatial analysis, mapping, and integration of pavement condition, traffic, and asset data.
Support the development of GIS-based dashboards, maps, and visualizations for client deliverables.
Support QES’s growth by identifying opportunities within existing pavement management and rehabilitation programs.
Assist in preparing proposals, scopes of work, and technical content for statements of qualifications.
Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and high-quality deliverables.
Represent QES at industry events, client meetings, and professional conferences to strengthen visibility and credibility.
Contribute as a technical lead or key team member on pavement projects, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
Collaborate with peer group of senior engineers and project managers to support project planning and execution.
Mentor junior staff in pavement evaluation, data collection, design methodologies, and analytical tools.
Support QES’s culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and practical engineering excellence.