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Trilon

Senior Roadway Design Lead

Detroit, MI · On-site

$58 - $65/hr

MSG is growing our Transportation Team in Michigan and is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Lead to support roadway engineering and transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Detroit Metro ...

Fishbeck

Senior Project Manager

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

Working with our Transportation Design team, you will lead project execution, drive business development, mentor staff, and strengthen client partnerships while supporting and growing Fishbeck ...

Align

Senior Project Manager

Farmington Hills, MI · On-site

$100 - $130/hr

Farmington Hills, MI Employment Type: Full-Time Lead Transportation Design & Client Growth with Fishbeck Are you an experienced transportation leader with a passion for managing complex projects ...

AECOM

Senior Transportation Engineer

Novi, MI

$98K - $134K/yr

Develop transportation design solutions in accordance with MDOT, local agency, and applicable industry standards. * Serve as a senior technical resource for roadway design, including horizontal and ...

AECOM

Senior Transportation Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Develop transportation design solutions in accordance with MDOT, local agency, and applicable industry standards. * Serve as a senior technical resource for roadway design, including horizontal and ...

AECOM

Senior Transportation Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site

$98K - $134K/yr

Develop transportation design solutions in accordance with MDOT, local agency, and applicable industry standards. * Serve as a senior technical resource for roadway design, including horizontal and ...

General Motors

Design Sculptor - Digital

Warren, MI · On-site

$127K/yr

Bachelor's degree in transportation design, industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. * 3 or more years of experience in automotive ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation design in Detroit, MI is $86,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,700.00 and $94,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Transportation Design job focuses on creating the look, functionality, and user experience of various transportation modes, such as cars, bikes, trains, and aircraft. Designers blend aesthetics, engineering, and ergonomics to develop innovative concepts that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. They use digital tools, modeling techniques, and collaboration with engineers to bring designs from concept to production.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Design job openings in Detroit, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,430 per year, or $41.6 per hour.

Senior Roadway Design Lead

Mannik Smith Group

Detroit, MI • On-site

$80 - $105/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

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5.9

Company rating: 5.9 out of 10

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Job description

Senior Roadway Design Lead

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Detroit, MI

Reporting To: Susan Tebbe

Description

The 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.

MSG is growing our Transportation Team in Michigan and is seeking a Senior Roadway Design Lead to support roadway engineering and transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Detroit Metro region and beyond.

This role is ideal for a technically strong roadway engineer with deep experience in OpenRoads Designer (ORD), roadway modeling, and transportation design.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical lead on roadway engineering and transportation design projects for MDOT and local agency clients throughout the Detroit Metro region
  • Lead hands‑on roadway modeling and design efforts utilizing OpenRoads Designer (ORD) as the primary roadway design resource and subject matter expert.
  • Prepare and review roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, quantities, and design calculations
  • Conduct technical design reviews and support QA/QC efforts on project deliverables
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery
  • Mentor junior engineering staff on roadway design standards, modeling workflows, and engineering best practices
  • Contribute quickly to active transportation projects within a fast‑paced and growing service line
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 8-10+ years of transportation engineering experience
  • Strong hands‑on experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) required
  • Experience with roadway modeling, design production, and transportation project delivery required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
  • Experience with MDOT roadway projects and local agency transportation work preferred but not required
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Prior project coordination or project management experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits
  • 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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