Roadway EIT/Designer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Roadway EIT/Designer in Memphis, TN. The role involves supporting roadway design projects and collaborating with other professionals. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required along with skills in CAD software. Preferred qualifications include experience with TDOT and an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification. The position offers a full-time schedule within a supportive employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate is preferred.
• Commitment to participate in the employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager.
• Support roadway designs and plan development according to guidelines.
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers and other EITs.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway projects.
• Collaborate with Right of Way and preconstruction staff.
• Participate in feasibility analysis to final design through construction.
• Assume project management duties and interact with clients as needed.

Skills

Reading and interpreting roadway plans

Experience working with TDOT

Proficient with MicroStation

Proficient with AutoCAD

Familiar with Bentley ConceptStation

Familiar with Open Roads Designer

Familiar with Autodesk Infraworks

Familiar with Civil3d

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Apply for the Roadway EIT/Designer position at HDR.

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

Employment Details

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

Business Class: Right of Way

Job Posting Date: Dec 29, 2025

What We Believe

HDR believes in building 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.