Roadway Design Engineer

slihrms; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer in DeLand, FL to work on FDOT roadway projects. The role offers collaboration with FDOT professionals and potential embedding in a client office, plus participation in a professional development program.

Relocation support is available. The candidate typically has 4–6 years of post-degree experience, with strong CAD, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering is required; candidates with 4–6 years since degree are typical.
• Technical writing, computer, and communications skills are required.
• CAD skills preferred; E.I. or EIT is required, P.E. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, including preliminary layouts and final drawings.
• Undertakes engineering investigations and planning work with a defined scope; prepares straightforward reports.
• Reviews shop drawings during construction for conformance with specifications and notes progress.
• Researches feasibility of design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory specs.
• Contributes to development of specs and permit applications; writes reports.
• Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost, and material quantity estimates.
• Participates in quality checks and coordinates with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Performs field observations of construction as appropriate.

Skills

Technical writing

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an ambitious Roadway Design Engineer to join our team in DeLand, FL , where you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and rewarding FDOT roadway projects that shape the future of transportation across Central Florida. This role offers more than traditional design experience. As a member of our Central Florida Roads, Bridges & Tolls team, you'll have the opportunity to work directly alongside FDOT professionals, including potential placement within a client office, providing firsthand insight into project delivery. You'll also be automatically considered for our highly regarded Embedded Staff Program, an exclusive professional development initiative focused on accelerating career growth. Through this program, you'll build valuable relationships with both AtkinsRéalis leaders and FDOT management, gain exposure to key decision-makers, and develop the skills and network needed to take your career to the next level.

Relocation support is available for candidates interested in joining our team in DeLand.

Your role

• Designs and develops plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
• Organizes and conducts engineering investigations and planning work which have a well-defined scope. Outlines and prepares relatively straightforward reports of sections of more complex reports, working under the periodic review of a more experienced professional.
• Provides engineering services during construction activities by reviewing shop drawings for conformance with specifications; prepares records and progress reports defining construction progress; observes construction procedures under the guidance of a more experienced professional and evaluates the results from quality control testing.
• Researches feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
• Contributes to the development of specifications and permit applications and writes miscellaneous reports.
• Prepares preliminary man-hour, cost, and material quantity estimates.
• Participates in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
• Coordinates with other disciplines as required.
• Coordination with project stakeholders as required.
• Performs field observations of construction where appropriate.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

About you

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. This level may be achieved by Engineers with 2 years' experience since B.S. or 1 year since M.S. The typical incumbent has 4 to 6 years' experience since Bachelor's degree.
• Technical writing, computer, and communications skills required.
• CAD skills preferred.
• E.I. or EIT required, P.E preferred.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values-Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence-are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here .

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.