Project Transportation Design Engineer

AMT Engineering; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

401(k) with generous company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

AMT Engineering in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Transportation Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. The role involves data collection, engineering analyses, and design of various transportation elements.

The candidate will work on diverse projects and is preferred to have North Carolina PE licensure. A hybrid work schedule offers flexibility, ensuring a balance between professional growth and personal life.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering design concepts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for transportation projects.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Prepare cost estimates and specifications for construction.

Skills

Civil engineering design concepts

Data analysis

Communication skills

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS or Google Earth

Education

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

GIS (ArcGIS or Google Earth)

Job description

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is an ENR 500 A/E firm offering services in civil engineering, construction management, traffic and transportation design, water and wastewater systems, environmental and water resources, and landscape architecture.

Position Summary

AMT is hiring a Transportation Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience to join the transportation team in the Raleigh, NC office. The role will support a variety of projects, including data collection, existing condition and alternative analysis, engineering report preparation, development of horizontal and vertical alignments, cross‑section and superelevation design, roadside barrier design, ADA curb ramp design, roadway modeling, and MOT/traffic related plans. The candidate may also work on projects at other AMT offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data for transportation projects.
• Perform existing condition assessments and alternative analyses for engineering reports.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Design cross sections, superelevations, roadside barriers, and ADA curb ramps.
• Model roadways and produce MOT/traffic related plans.
• Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and highway plans for construction bid packages.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design concepts.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Prior work with NCDOT (preferred); experience with municipalities and other state DOTs a plus.
• Familiarity with ORD intersection and roadway corridor modeling is a plus.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS (ArcGIS or Google Earth), SignCAD, or AutoTurn is an advantage.
• Completion of NCDOT prequalification courses is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Tiered medical coverage.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• College savings plan.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Training and certification opportunities.

AMT is an employee‑owned firm with a commitment to work/life balance, offering a hybrid schedule (three days in the office, remote work flexibility). The company values teamwork, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth.