Roadway Design Engineer | Duluth, GA

LVI Associates; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and licensing

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Roadway Engineer (EIT) to join its Atlanta-area roadway design team in Duluth, GA. You will prepare roadway design plans, develop horizontal and vertical alignments, and support projects for GDOT, counties and municipalities across Georgia.

Ideal candidates have 1–8+ years of roadway design experience, hands-on experience with ORD/MicroStation/AutoCAD Civil 3D, and an EIT or PE track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain PE license.
• 1-5+ years of roadway design experience.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway design plans for state and local transportation projects.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments using OpenRoads Designer.
• Assist with roadway geometry, drainage coordination, grading, and plan production.
• Support design-build projects involving highway widening and interchange improvements.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and client coordination efforts.
• Assist with quantity calculations, engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Work on transportation projects for DOT, county, and municipal clients throughout Georgia.

Skills

Roadway design experience

ORD/MicroStation/AutoCAD Civil 3D

Teamwork and communication

GEORGIA project experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification or ability to obtain

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Roadway Engineer

Location: Duluth, GA (Atlanta Metro)

Experience: 1-8+ Years

Industry: Transportation / Roadway Design

About the Opportunity

A growing transportation engineering consulting firm is seeking a Roadway Engineer (EIT) to join its Atlanta-area roadway design team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of transportation projects throughout Georgia, including highway widening, interchange improvements, bridge replacement programs, roundabouts, and corridor improvement projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early to mid-career engineer looking to gain hands-on design experience and contribute to impactful transportation projects from day one.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare roadway design plans for state and local transportation projects.
• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments using OpenRoads Designer.
• Assist with roadway geometry, drainage coordination, grading, and plan production.
• Support design-build projects involving highway widening and interchange improvements.
• Coordinate with project managers, design engineers, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Participate in project meetings and client coordination efforts.
• Assist with quantity calculations, engineering reports, cost estimates, and technical documentation.
• Work on transportation projects for DOT, county, and municipal clients throughout Georgia.

Types of Projects

• Highway widening and corridor improvement projects
• Interchange reconstruction and replacement projects
• Bridge replacement and roadway approach design
• Roundabouts and intersection improvements
• Local roadway and transportation infrastructure projects
• Design-build transportation projects
• County and municipal transportation improvement programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain.
• 1-5+ years of roadway design experience.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or related roadway design software.
• Understanding of roadway geometrics, grading, drainage, and transportation design principles.
• Experience with GDOT projects is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Immediate involvement on active Georgia transportation projects.
• Opportunity to work directly alongside experienced roadway leaders and licensed Professional Engineers.
• Strong project backlog with a healthy mix of DOT, county, and municipal work.
• Exposure to design-build delivery and major transportation improvement projects.
• Clear growth path toward project engineering and project management responsibilities.
• Reimbursement for professional licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Smaller team environment where your contributions are visible and valued.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Professional development and licensing support
• Paid time off and holidays

Desired Skills and Experience

• Junior to Mid-Level Roadway Design Engineer | Key Skills & Experience
• Roadway design experience on local, state, and interstate transportation projects
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience developing roadway alignments, profiles, corridors, cross sections, and grading plans
• Knowledge of GDOT, FDOT, NCDOT, or other DOT design standards and procedures
• Preparation of construction plans, quantities, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordination of utility conflicts, drainage design, and right-of-way considerations
• Experience supporting intersection improvements, widening projects, corridor studies, and interchange design
• Ability to review engineering calculations, design reports, and technical documentation
• Strong understanding of roadway geometry, horizontal and vertical alignments, and AASHTO standards
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams including traffic, drainage, structures, and survey
• Assists with project deliverables from preliminary design through final construction documents
• Effective communication skills and ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, and project stakeholders
• EIT certification preferred; working toward PE licensure or recently licensed PE

Typical Experience Level: 3-8 years of roadway design experience with transportation consulting firms, DOTs, or municipal engineering departments. Experience with corridor design, reconstruction, widening, complete streets, or interchange projects is highly desirable.

This position is ideal for an engineer who wants to accelerate their growth, gain meaningful project exposure, and work on transportation projects that are shaping the future of Georgia's roadway infrastructure.