Civil Engineer (Transportation Design)

LVI Associates; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is assisting a growing multidisciplinary consulting firm seeking a Civil Engineer to join its transportation team in Lawrence, KS. The role targets engineers with 2-6 years of experience, offering opportunities to expand design responsibilities on public infrastructure projects and develop a long-term career with a firm that emphasizes employee development and ownership opportunities.

You will design roadway, street, sidewalk, trail projects, prepare plan sheets, drainage, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2-6 years of civil engineering design experience.
• Transportation or roadway design experience preferred.
• EIT required with active progress toward PE licensure, or PE preferred.
• Experience with Civil 3D preferred.
• Understanding of engineering design standards and construction documents.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway, street, sidewalk, trail, and transportation improvement projects
• Prepare plan and profile sheets, grading plans, drainage designs, and utility coordination documents
• Assist with intersection improvements, ADA compliance upgrades, signing, and pavement marking plans
• Develop construction quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and bid documents
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, agencies, and internal design teams
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Civil 3D

Engineering design standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT / PE licensure progress

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is a growing multidisciplinary consulting firm seeking a Civil Engineer to join its transportation team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 2-6 years of experience looking to expand their design responsibilities, work on impactful public infrastructure projects, and build a long-term career with a firm known for employee development and ownership opportunities.

You’ll support a variety of transportation projects for municipalities, DOT clients, and regional agencies, while working alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway, street, sidewalk, trail, and transportation improvement projects
• Prepare plan and profile sheets, grading plans, drainage designs, and utility coordination documents
• Assist with intersection improvements, ADA compliance upgrades, signing, and pavement marking plans
• Develop construction quantities, cost estimates, specifications, and bid documents
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, agencies, and internal design teams
• Support construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, RFIs, and field observations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 2-6 years of civil engineering design experience
• Transportation or roadway design experience preferred
• EIT required with active progress toward PE licensure, or PE preferred
• Experience with Civil 3D preferred
• Understanding of engineering design standards and construction documents
• Strong communication and organizational skills

What's In It for You?

• Opportunity to work on a diverse mix of transportation projects, including local roads, corridors, intersections, and municipal infrastructure
• Clear career progression toward lead design, project management, and leadership roles
• Flexibility and autonomy within a collaborative team environment
• Unique ownership opportunity available to licensed professionals
• Exceptional long-term earning potential through participation in the firm's ownership program

This position is ideal for someone looking to accelerate their technical growth, gain greater project responsibility, and build a long-term career with a highly respected engineering organization.