Design Quality Control Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA/QC plans, procedures, and standards for roadway and transportation design projects.
• Perform quality control of full client design deliverable packages, including complete plan sets, reports, quantities, and supporting documentation, to ensure consistency, completeness, and alignment with client expectations.
• Perform independent design checks and technical reviews of roadway geometry, alignment, modeling, grading, drainage, maintenance of traffic, and pavement design.
• Review engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications to verify technical accuracy, constructability, consistency, and compliance with project requirements, client standards, and agency criteria.
• Collaborate with project managers, discipline leads, and multidisciplinary design teams to define quality expectations and integrate QA/QC activities into project schedules and delivery process.
• Support project pursuits and delivery teams by identifying quality risks early and recommending practical solutions to improve project execution.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on QA/QC best practices, roadway design standards, and checking procedures.
• Develop and maintain quality tools, including standard review checklists, comment tracking systems, design review templates, and simple automation tools to support consistent quality delivery.
• Develop and manage lessons-learned and best practice reports, promote knowledge sharing across the office, and help drive continuous improvement in design delivery.
• Ensure design deliverables and associated construction support activities comply with applicable project specifications, contractual obligations, company QA/QC procedures, and industry standards.
• Promote and reinforce a strong culture of quality, accountability, and collaboration within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is required.
• 15+ years of experience in roadway and highway design engineering.
• Strong technical background in roadway geometric design for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with roadway design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, InRoads, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong knowledge of national industry standards and guidelines including AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT design standards, with experience applying them on transportation projects.
• Experience performing independent design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, and quality control of transportation design deliverables.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, standards, and methodologies (ISO 9001) and their application in engineering design environments.
• Familiarity with design processes, construction standards, and regulatory requirements for roadway and highway projects.
• Excellent communication, technical writing, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering staff and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure or design-build projects.
• Previous experience serving as a design reviewer, task lead, or QA/QC manager for roadway projects.
• Familiarity with GDOT project delivery procedures, electronic deliverables, and review requirements.
• Experience with digital delivery, design automation tools, or quality tracking systems
• Security Clearance Requirement:
• None
• This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.
• For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in

Benefits

Additional Information

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Design Quality Control Engineer - Roadway In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible. Job Description: Parsons is now hiring a Quality Control Engineer to join our Sandy Springs office to support major regional transportation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a senior roadway design engineer with strong technical expertise, a passion for delivering high-quality transportation design projects, and a desire to mentor junior engineers in a highly collaborative work environment.

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