Roadway Engineer

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) in Charlotte, NC seeks a Mid-Level Roadway Engineer to contribute to design-focused roadway projects in our Charlotte office.

The ideal candidate will develop alignments, prepare construction plans, and perform analyses while collaborating with senior staff to ensure quality deliverables and client satisfaction. Opportunity for mentorship and skill growth is provided.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in roadway design or related field.
• PE license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within 6 months is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop horizontal and vertical alignments; prepare roadway construction plans; perform geometric analyses, quantity computations, drainage coordination, and cost estimates.
• Work within NCDOT design criteria and AASHTO guidance to produce practical, quality design solutions meeting project objectives and client requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams; apply quality control feedback; mentor junior staff as experience grows.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in NC or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

3D Modeling

Job description

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) is seeking a Mid-Level Roadway Engineer for our Charlotte, NC office.

As a Roadway Engineer, you will play a key role in the technical development and production of roadway design projects. This position is highly design-focused and offers the opportunity to work independently on a wide range of transportation projects while continuing to expand your engineering expertise under the guidance of senior technical staff.

You will be responsible for developing horizontal and vertical alignments, preparing roadway construction plans, and performing geometric analyses, quantity computations, drainage coordination, and cost estimates. Working within NCDOT design criteria, AASHTO guidance, and industry best practices, you will apply engineering principles to produce practical, quality design solutions that meet project objectives and client requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical contributor who can independently execute most aspects of roadway design and plan production while recognizing when more complex engineering challenges require collaboration with senior engineers. You will regularly coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, incorporate quality control feedback, and support the advancement of projects through all phases of design.

This role is best suited for an engineer who enjoys the technical aspects of transportation design, takes pride in producing accurate and detailed deliverables, and is motivated to continuously develop their roadway engineering skills. Opportunities to mentor junior staff, contribute to technical discussions, and expand project responsibilities will be available as experience and expertise grow.

Qualifications:

• 4-7 years of experience
• PE in North Carolina, or with ability to obtain PE license within 6 months is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with teammates
• Experience with NCDOT design standards and plan preparation procedures is required
• OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or 3D Modeling experience is a plus
• Experience working with the City of Charlotte is preferred