Roadway Engineer

NV5; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k)

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

NV5 is seeking a passionate Roadway Design Engineer to join our growing transportation design team in Duluth, Georgia. This entry-level position is ideal for early-career engineers to build a strong technical foundation while working on roadway, highway, and bicycle infrastructure projects.

You'll gain hands-on experience under the guidance of senior engineers, providing technical support, developing roadway layouts, and assisting with various design tasks. NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience.
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms (MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to project engineers and project managers.
• Develop conceptual roadway layouts under guidance.
• Assist in designing roadway geometrics.
• Support development of drainage designs.
• Prepare construction staging plans.
• Assist with erosion and sedimentation control designs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Roadway Design

CAD Platforms

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Roadway Engineer

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 is seeking an Roadway Design Engineer to join our growing transportation design team. This role is ideal for early‑career engineers looking to build a strong technical foundation while contributing to roadway, highway, intersection, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure projects. You will work closely with senior engineers and project managers, gaining hands‑on experience across all phases of roadway design.

• Provide technical support to project engineers and project managers
• Develop conceptual roadway layouts under guidance
• Assist in designing roadway geometrics
• Support development of drainage designs
• Prepare construction staging plans
• Assist with erosion and sedimentation control designs
• Prepare construction plan sheets and supporting documentation
• Prepare right‑of‑way plans
• Support development of construction staging plans
• Perform other related design tasks as assigned
• Work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-4 years of relevant engineering experience
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain
• Interest in transportation engineering and roadway design
• Familiarity with CAD platforms (MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good communication and technical writing skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Work effectively in a team‑based, collaborative environment
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

EEO Statement

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.