Roadway Engineer - Mississippi

Poutrix; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 75,240 - 112,860; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days PTO

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer in Jackson, MS. In this role, you will assist in planning and designing roadway infrastructure projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mobility solutions for our clients.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, at least 6 years of roadway design experience, and PE licensure. Competitive benefits and a salary range of $75,240 - $112,860 are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Perform roadway design using DOT standards and CAD tools.
• Conduct geometric design including alignments, cross sections, and pavement design.
• Ensure compliance through quality control and technical reviews.
• Support project managers with client coordination and documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Client coordination

Team collaboration

Technical guidance

Education

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

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Roadway Design Engineer

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, and 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 for intersections, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges 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 MS 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

Arcadis offers benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions, including 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 $75,240 - $112,860. 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 employer. 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, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.