Roadway Design Engineer, EI

Trilon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan and match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs

Competitive health and dental insurance premiums

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Company-furnished life insurance

Job summary

Trilon is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will independently design roadway solutions for various transportation projects including highway safety, pedestrian amenities, and traffic control plans. You will work closely with senior engineers, providing opportunities for mentorship and long-term career growth.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with the ability to obtain the Fundamentals of Engineering certification. Responsible for performing engineering calculations and preparing documentation, this role offers a competitive compensation package and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of transportation design experience.
• Ability to obtain EI certification within six months.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design including horizontal and vertical alignments.
• Prepare project documentation and assist project managers.
• Conduct engineering investigations and routine calculations.

Skills

Fundamentals of Engineering certification

Transportation design experience

Familiarity with NCDOT production procedures

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Roadway Design Engineer - Transportation

As a Roadway Design Engineer in the DRMP Roadway Group, you will independently plan, design, organize, and recommend roadway design solutions for NCDOT, county and municipal roadway improvement projects. Your assignments may include a diverse variety of transportation‑related projects such as new alignment, widening, milling and resurfacing, bicycle & pedestrian, highway safety, intersection, interchange and design‑build projects across all phases of a project life from advanced planning to final design.

This role offers an excellent long‑term career growth opportunity that can lead to technical expertise and project management roles for major projects and clients within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design including horizontal alignments, vertical alignments, 3D modeling and cross‑sections, pavement design, and temporary traffic control plans, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Prepare project documentation including Typical Section Packages, Pavement Design Package, Design Variations and Exceptions, Estimated Quantity Reports, and Project Meeting minutes.
• Assist Project Managers and Senior Engineers with roadway design task production and maintaining project documentation.
• Conduct engineering investigations and planning work by completing well‑defined tasks including collection and analysis of data.
• Perform routine calculations and participate in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Must possess Fundamentals of Engineering (EI) certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• 0–4 years of transportation design experience.
• Familiarity with NCDOT production procedures is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Bentley’s MicroStation and Open Roads Designer is preferred.
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with senior members of the team and be mentored by those individuals.
• Excellent compensation package.
• Outstanding holiday and paid‑time‑off programs.
• 401(k) plan and match.
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Company‑furnished life insurance.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• and more.

DRMP is a drug and alcohol‑free workplace, an equal employment opportunity employer, and an E‑Verify employer.