Roadway Design Engineer III — Shape Safer, Efficient Transport

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 93,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi’s Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer III in Hinds County to manage roadway design projects and contracts. The role involves performing roadway design, coordinating with divisions, and producing technical documents and permits as required.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE licensure, and 3+ years of professional engineering experience, enabling independent inspection, analysis, and team supervision in a safety-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Mississippi or able to obtain.
• At least 3+ years of experience as a registered Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects and manage associated contracts.
• Perform roadway transportation design and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate project development with the Roadway Design Division and other divisions.
• Prepare engineering documents, permits, and conduct independent inspections as needed.
• Supervise engineering technicians and assist on more complex design projects.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer licensure

Job description

State of Mississippi’s Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer III in Hinds County to manage roadway design projects and contracts. The role involves performing roadway design, coordinating with divisions, and producing technical documents and permits as required.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, PE licensure, and 3+ years of professional engineering experience, enabling independent inspection, analysis, and team supervision in a safety-focused