Roadway Design Engineer – FDOT & Local Projects

CDM Smith; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith Inc. is seeking a Civil/Transportation structural engineer to join a collaborative transportation team across the Southeast.

You will contribute from preliminary design through PS&E on roadway projects for FDOT and local agencies, working in a team that emphasizes technical excellence and client satisfaction. The role offers exposure to complex infrastructure work, field validation, and mentorship of junior staff, with travel up to 10% and opportunities to grow technical depth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of related experience
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required
• Travel frequency contingent on duties, responsibilities, and workload
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Support design and delivery of roadway and highway projects for FDOT and local agencies.
• Apply FDOT design standards across roadway geometry, traffic control, signing, and pavement marking to produce compliant plans.
• Develop and review construction plans, specifications, and bid documents for DOT and municipal clients.
• Utilize Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and ConceptStation to develop and refine design solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver designs that are efficient, constructible, and aligned with client expectations.
• Conduct site visits and field reviews to validate design assumptions and incorporate real-world conditions into project development.
• Support construction-phase activities, including responding to contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and addressing field issues.
• Contribute to technical excellence through design documentation, process improvements, and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Participate in client coordination and industry engagement efforts to support ongoing work and strengthen relationships.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff while continuing to build your own technical depth and project leadership experience

Skills

CAD 3D/4D

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Design standards knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

ConceptStation

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CDM Smith Inc. is seeking a Civil/Transportation structural engineer to join a collaborative transportation team across the Southeast.

You will contribute from preliminary design through PS&E on roadway projects for FDOT and local agencies, working in a team that emphasizes technical excellence and client satisfaction. The role offers exposure to complex infrastructure work, field validation, and mentorship of junior staff, with travel up to 10% and opportunities to grow technical depth and