Roadway EIT/Designer

HDR; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Roadway EIT/Designer in Jackson, Tennessee. The role involves serving in a technical capacity on urban and rural roadway projects while supporting design development and managing other team members. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and ideally possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic, employee-owned culture that values inclusivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field is required.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in company culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role on engineering development of highway projects.
• Oversee work of CAD Designers and possibly other EITs.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects.

Skills

Reading and interpreting roadway and Right Of Way plans

Experience working with TDOT

Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD

Familiarity with Highways and Roads engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

Job description

Roadway EIT/Designer at HDR

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About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway/right of way projects
• Support roadway designs and plan development in accordance to guidelines, standards, and specifications
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
• Collaborate with Right of Way and preconstruction staff
• Participate in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting roadway and Right Of Way plans
• Experience working with TDOT
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States - Tennessee - Jackson

Other Locations

United States - Tennessee - Memphis

United States - Tennessee - Knoxville

United States - Tennessee - Chattanooga

United States - Tennessee - Nashville

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Dec 29, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.