Roadway Design Engineer

LJB Inc.; Ohio; Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A national engineering firm, LJB Inc., is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join its Transportation team. This role involves performing engineering design tasks for roadway projects, mentoring junior engineers, and coordinating design activities. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have 4+ years of relevant experience in transportation and roadway design.

Benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexibility

Mobility

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience in transportation and roadway design.
• PE preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience with DOT design projects required.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings with design staff and clients.

Skills

Transportation Design

Roadway Design

Mentorship

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Micro Station

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities?

Join our team!

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base, and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.

As a full-service transportation team, we have diverse capabilities and proven knowledge to design solutions that meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s demands. Our vast transportation design experience means we have the insight to see what is ahead—to anticipate and accommodate potential issues, whether related to environmental, right-of-way, construction, utilities, safety, or something else entirely. We apply our creative and technical expertise to design transportation solutions that keep people, businesses and communities moving.

We are currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Roadway Design Engineer for our Transportation team in either North Carolina or Ohio. We are only open to remote candidates who are located in Ohio or North Carolina.

Annual Compensation: $90,000-125,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans (including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.

Roadway Design Engineer Additional Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variance and develop/implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Actively participate and service in leadership positions in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• PE preferred. Successful candidates will have their PE or the ability to obtain PE within 1 year of hire.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.
• Experience working with DOT design projects required, experience with NCDOT or ODOT is a plus.
• Micro Station, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) design software experience preferred.

LJB offers competitive compensation packages, which include paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.

Keywords: Roadway Design Engineer, Roadway, Transportation, Professional Engineer, PE