Roadway Design Engineer

Lochner; Mount Holly (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work when possible

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Lochner in Raleigh, NC is seeking an experienced MicroStation OpenRoads Designer to produce design models and construction documents while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality solutions on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in roadway/civil design, proficiency with MicroStation CONNECT Edition and OpenRoads Designer, and solid knowledge of AASHTO/NCDOT/FHWA standards, plus ProjectWise experience and strong communication skills.

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.

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

Bentley MicroStation CONNECT Edition

OpenRoads Designer

Roadway/civil design

Project collaboration (ProjectWise)

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field

Tools

ProjectWise

Job description

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients. We deliver high‑quality, forward‑looking solutions to complex challenges while fostering an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce.

Position Overview

Lochon’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking an experienced MicroStation OpenRoads Designer. The role involves producing and assisting engineers in creating 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 and life insurance.
• Health savings account with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and 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.

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.