Roadway EIT/Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Employee ownership

Inclusive environment

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Roadway EIT/Designer in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role involves working on detailed designs of roadway projects, including urban and rural areas. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, with proficiency in MicroStation and AutoCAD. Ideal candidates will also have EIT certification or the ability to obtain it. This position offers a chance to contribute to sustainable transportation solutions in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field.
• EIT certification or the ability to obtain it within 12 months.
• Ability to develop designs using transportation design software.
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity and experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Open Roads Designer.
• MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects.
• Take responsibility for alignment, profile, geometrics, and drainage.
• Assist with creation and submission of technical reports and calculations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Clear communication

Teamwork

Open Roads Designer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

EIT certification

Tools

GEOPAK

Open Roads Designer

MS Office

Open Roads Designer

MS Office

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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

• Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects
• Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans, and construction estimates
• Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications, and calculations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months. Candidates hired without their EIT will have the title of “Roadway Designer" and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.
• Able to develop designs using MicroStation, GEOPAK, or other transportation design software packages
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• Familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Open Roads Designer
• MS Office experience
• Preference is given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

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

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

Other Locations

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting

Feb 6, 2026

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.