Roadway Design Engineer

Lochner; Charlotte, Raleigh (NC, NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lochner in Raleigh is seeking an experienced MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer to produce detailed design models, plans, and construction documents for civil infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers, ensure compliance with AASHTO/NCDOT/FHWA standards, and mentor junior CAD staff while delivering quality designs on schedule.

The role requires 5+ years of roadway design experience, proficiency with ProjectWise, and a degree in Civil Engineering or related

Qualifications

• 5+ years of roadway/civil design experience.
• Proficiency with MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, NCDOT, FHWA standards.
• Ability to prepare construction documents from design to submittal.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise for collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with InRoads or Geopak is a plus.
• NCDOT or municipal roadway project experience preferred.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway and civil design models using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare 3D design models, plan/profile sheets, cross‑sections, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to refine designs and meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal DOT standards.
• Conduct quality control and design reviews to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior designers and CAD staff.

Skills

Civil roadway design experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition

OpenRoads Designer

ProjectWise

InRoads or Geopak (preferred)

Job description

Job Location

Raleigh, NC 27612

Role Summary

Lochner’s Raleigh office is seeking an experienced MicroStation OpenRoads Designer to support our civil infrastructure projects. The role involves producing and assisting engineers to produce detailed design models, plans, and construction documents while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality design solutions on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway and civil design models using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Prepare 3D design models, plan/profile sheets, cross‑sections, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to refine designs and meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal DOT standards.
• Conduct quality control and design reviews to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior designers and CAD staff.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer.
• 5+ years of experience in roadway/civil design projects.
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards (AASHTO, NCDOT, FHWA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare construction documents from design to final submittal.
• Proficiency with ProjectWise for project collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with InRoads or Geopak (legacy Bentley products).
• Prior work on NCDOT or municipal roadway projects.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company paid disability (including paid maternity leave), and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit (501(c)(3)).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. The employee must be alert to equipment in the field and occasionally work near hazardous equipment and machinery, on uneven ground, or at heights. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, noise, and extremes in temperature or humidity may occur.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Pre‑Employment Screening

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.