Roadway EIT/Designer

HDR; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation consultancy is hiring a Roadway EIT/Designer in Wilmington, NC. The role involves collaborating on roadway project designs, ensuring compliance, and preparing reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, EIT certification, and familiarity with design software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD. Local candidates preferred. This position emphasizes community impact and teamwork within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Willingness to participate in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Work on urban and rural roadway projects with project engineers.
• Responsible for alignment, profile, and drainage design.
• Assist with technical reports and specifications.

Skills

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Transport design software

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Open Roads Designer

GEOPAK

Job description

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?

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.

Roadway EIT/Designer Responsibilities

• 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 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 – North Carolina – Raleigh

Other Locations

United States – North Carolina – Wilmington, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – North Carolina – Asheville

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

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.