Roadway Engineer - Kentucky

Poutrix; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 87,912 - 131,868; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Roadway Team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will be responsible for roadway design from project planning to detailed drawings. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective mobility solutions for our clients.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years experience in roadway design and valid PE licensure. Arcadis offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of roadway design experience, including DOT projects.
• PE licensure with the ability to obtain KY PE licensure within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Perform roadway design using DOT standards and CAD tools.
• Develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and design reports.
• Conduct geometric design including alignments, cross sections, and pavement design.
• Ensure compliance with quality control and technical reviews.
• Support project managers with client coordination and progress monitoring.

Skills

Roadway design

Client coordination

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Role

Arcadis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Roadway Team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and design of roadway infrastructure projects including intersections, collector streets, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mobility solutions for our DOT and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for roadway design projects.
• Perform roadway design for Design‑Bid‑Build and/or Alternative Delivery projects using DOT or applicable standards and CAD tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads).
• Develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and design reports.
• Conduct geometric design including alignments, cross sections, and pavement design.
• Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, client policies, and industry standards through quality control and technical reviews.
• Support project managers with client coordination, progress monitoring, and project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate design solutions and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (transportation, drainage, structures, utilities) to integrate design components.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Minimum of 6 years of roadway design experience, including DOT projects.
• PE licensure with the ability to obtain KY PE licensure within 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD software, particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Familiarity with DOT design standards and policies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, team‑oriented, and adaptable to new challenges.
• Experience in client‑facing roles, including presentations and managing expectations.

Benefits and Compensation

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program, and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $87,912 - $131,868. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.