Advanced Roadway Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advanced Roadway Design Engineer to join its dynamic Transportation team. This exciting role involves performing engineering design tasks for roadway projects, developing specifications, and mentoring junior engineers. With a focus on innovative solutions, you will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet client needs and adhere to safety standards. The company offers a competitive compensation package and values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you are a self-starter with a passion for engineering excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexibility

Mobility

Qualifications

• 10-20 years of progressive engineering experience in transportation design.
• Experience with DOT design projects and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate design activities.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Roadway Design

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) License

Tools

Micro Station

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Job Description

LJB Inc. is an engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

As a full-service transportation team, we have diverse capabilities and proven knowledge to design solutions that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands. Our vast transportation design experience means we have the insight to see what is ahead—to anticipate and accommodate potential issues, whether related to environmental, right-of-way, construction, utilities, safety, or something else entirely. We apply our creative and technical expertise to design transportation solutions that keep people, businesses, and communities moving.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Advanced Roadway Design Engineer for our Transportation team in North Carolina or Ohio.

Annual Compensation: $110,000-155,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Benefit Information: Here

ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Establish working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers, especially in NCDOT, local governments, and private clients.
• Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Participate in projects by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation-related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• P.E. license required; North Carolina PE is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to get their NC PE within the first year of hire.

Qualifications:

• 10 to 20 years or more of progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.
• 5 years of project management experience is preferred.
• Experience working on DOT design projects is required; experience with multiple DOTs is a plus.
• Micro Station, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer software experience is preferred.

LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Keywords: Roadway Design Engineer, Roadway, Transportation, Professional Engineer, PE, Advanced Level, Senior Level