Roadway Engineer

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA); Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) in Tallahassee is seeking a Roadway Engineer to take on complex design responsibilities. The role involves developing alignments, preparing detailed plans, and performing calculations with some oversight. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience, a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, and EI certification. Familiarity with FDOT design standards and tools like OpenRoads Designer is a plus. This position offers opportunities for independent work and mentorship of junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience in roadway design.
• EI required; PE is a plus.
• Experience with FDOT design standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop design criteria using AASHTO and DOT standards.
• Apply safety policies to design transportation projects.
• Develop traffic control plans according to MUTCD.
• Create bid documents with special provisions.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Collaboration

OpenRoads Designer or 3D Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Roadway Engineer | Tallahassee & Pensacola

As Roadway Engineer, you will begin to take on more complex design responsibilities and work more independently on roadway design tasks. You will develop and refine horizontal and vertical alignments, prepare detailed plan sets, and perform geometric, quantity, and cost estimate calculations with limited oversight. Utilizing standards such as DOT Design Manuals and AASHTO Green Book guidelines, you’ll begin applying engineering judgment to select appropriate design criteria and adapt standard practices for project-specific needs. You may also coordinate with cross‑disciplinary teams, assist with project scheduling, and support quality reviews, gaining exposure to broader project development responsibilities while mentoring entry‑level engineers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Use AASHTO Greenbook, Roadside Design Guide, DOT Standards, and other guidelines and memos to develop design criteria
• Understand and apply geometric and roadside safety policies to design transportation projects including interstates and interchanges, new location roadways, roadway widenings, intersection improvements, bridge replacements, and multi‑modal projects
• Develop signing and pavement marking and traffic control plans in conformance with MUTCD
• Develop bid documents including special provisions

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of experience
• EI required (PE is a plus)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn from and collaborate with teammates
• Experience with FDOT design standards and plan preparation procedures is a plus
• OpenRoads Designer (ORD) or 3D Modeling experience is a plus