Roadway EIT/Designer

HDR, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. seeks a Roadway EIT/Designer in Jackson, TN to contribute to urban and rural highway projects under a Project Manager. The role develops roadway designs and prepares detailed plans, while guiding CAD Designers.

Collaboration with Right of Way and preconstruction staff is expected throughout feasibility to construction. Qualifications include an EIT or ability to obtain, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and familiarity with Highways, Open Roads Designer, Bentley ConceptStation, and Open

Qualifications

• EIT certificate or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field.
• Active participant in employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects.
• Develop roadway designs and plans under the direction of a Project Engineer.
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other roadway design professionals.
• 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.
• Work with client facilities and under direction of Client staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

EIT certificate

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Highways & Roads knowledge

Open Roads Designer

Bentley ConceptStation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• In the role of Roadway EIT/Designer, we\'ll count on you to:

• 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.
• Develop roadway designs and plans in accordance with guidelines, standards, and specifications under the direction of a Project Engineer.
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other roadway design professionals.
• 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.
• Work with client facilities and under direction of Client staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or ability to obtain. Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering; familiarity with Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer required. Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code.
• 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

BusinessClass: Right of Way

Job Posting: Dec 29, 2025