Roadway Engineer | DOT Design & QA Specialist

HDR, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Knoxville, TN, to provide technical and program-level support to a DOT client. The role emphasizes quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and plan development, with collaboration across the project team.

The candidate will perform reviews, ensure adherence to DOT guidelines, and assist with plan development and invoicing while coordinating with the project manager and client staff.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee PE license or equivalent.
• Experience with roadway design and plan development for transportation projects.
• Proficiency with DOT Design Guidelines, Standards, Specifications, and PDN.
• Experience with ORD and related roadway design tools.
• Ability to work closely with DOT staff and follow procedures.
• Understanding of transportation program management and consultant oversight.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of DOT in-house roadway design plans per DOT Quality Manual.
• Verify roadway design and plan development compliance with client guidelines, standards, specifications, and PDN.
• Provide roadway design and plan development support.
• Assist with other roadway design and plan development tasks as directed by DOT within scope.
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support for assigned staff.
• Support quality assurance oversight activities related to consultant services.
• Assist with accounting and administrative activities for assigned staff.
• Coordinate activities through the Project Manager as primary contact.
• Provide design and plan support services as directed by DOT Preconstruction.
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices and progress reports.

Skills

PE license

Roadway design

DOT guidelines

OpenRoads ORD

AutoCAD Civil3D

MS Office

communication

urban & rural interchange

civil engineering coordination

team collaboration

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

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?

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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.

HDR is seeking a Roadway Engineer to provide technical and program-level support to a DOT client in Knoxville, TN. This role focuses on quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and plan development support.

In the role of Roadway Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of DOT in-house roadway design plans in accordance with the DOT Quality Manual
• Verify roadway design and plan development compliance with client Design Guidelines, Standards and Specifications, and Project Development Network (PDN) requirements
• Provide roadway design and plan development support
• Assist with other roadway design and plan development tasks as directed by DOT and within the defined scope of work
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support for assigned consultant staff
• Support quality assurance oversight activities related to consultant services
• Assist with accounting and administrative activities for assigned staff
• Coordinate activities through the Consultant’s designated Project Manager, serving as the primary point of contact
• Provide design and plan support services as directed by DOT Preconstruction
• Prepare and submit monthly invoices and progress reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with roadway design and plan development for transportation projects
• Working knowledge of DOT Design Guidelines, Standards, Specifications, and PDN
• Proficiency using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related roadway design tools
• Ability to work closely with DOT staff and follow DOT procedures and direction
• Understanding of transportation program management and consultant oversight

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Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• 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

Other Locations

Industry

: Highway + Road

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Right of Way

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Sep 30, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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