Principal Design Engineer

Job Description

  Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Principal Design Engineer within the Orlando, Florida area to oversee and manage complex transportation design projects with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This leadership role requires deep technical expertise, strategic project management capabilities, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality roadway design solutions in Florida.

Your role

• Actively participate in marketing efforts, including client meetings, presentations, and proposal development for FDOT design projects.
• Represent AtkinsRéalis at industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to enhance visibility and promote capabilities.
• Collaborate with business development teams to craft winning strategies for FDOT pursuits, including Design‑Build and traditional delivery methods.
• Oversee design and delivery of roadway projects with FDOT, including limited‑access highways, arterials, and urban reconstruction.
• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for major FDOT design contracts, ensuring compliance with FDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with FDOT staff, local agencies, and industry partners to identify upcoming opportunities and position the firm for success.
• Oversee the preparation of design documents including typical sections, horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, MOT plans, and pavement design reports.
• Stay current with FDOT manuals, CADD standards, and design criteria including OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and other relevant software.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida is required.
• Minimum 15 years of post‑licensure experience in roadway design, with significant experience on FDOT District 5 projects.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), and FDOT CADD standards.
• Strong understanding of FDOT design processes, including Design‑Build and traditional delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with FDOT's Basis of Estimates, Standard Plans, and Structures Manual.
  • Ability to lead QA/QC reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Experience with MOT analysis, drainage design, and geometric design.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short- and long‑term disability benefits, employer‑matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.