Roadway Engineer | Raleigh, NC

LVI Associates; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid professional development

PE license renewal reimbursement

Job summary

LVI Associates in Raleigh, NC seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to join its growing transportation team as a Roadway Engineer. You will lead roadway design for NCDOT and municipal projects and mentor junior staff, delivering high-impact infrastructure across the Southeast.

The role requires a PE, 5+ years of roadway design, and proficiency with ORD, MicroStation, and Civil 3D. A hybrid work arrangement and clear path to Project Management await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• 5+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Experience on NCDOT or municipal projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of design standards and drainage coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design for transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare roadway plans, profiles, alignments, and drainage coordination.
• Coordinate with project managers, bridge and traffic engineers, and stakeholders.
• Develop designs per NCDOT, AASHTO, FHWA standards.
• Prepare technical reports, estimates, and documentation.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.

Skills

Roadway design

ORD / OpenRoads

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Project coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Design the roads that keep North Carolina moving.

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join a growing transportation team in Raleigh, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for a Roadway Engineer who wants exposure to major NCDOT and municipal transportation projects, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in delivering impactful infrastructure projects across the Southeast.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support roadway design for transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare roadway plans, profiles, alignments, grading, drainage coordination, and construction documents.
• Develop designs in accordance with NCDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and local agency standards.
• Utilize MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Civil 3D, and related transportation design software.
• Coordinate with project managers, bridge engineers, traffic engineers, survey teams, and utility stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Participate in client meetings and coordinate directly with public and private sector clients.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, quality control, and mentoring junior staff.
• Review plans and calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with agency standards.
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 5+ years of roadway/highway design experience.
• Experience working on NCDOT, municipal, county, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of roadway geometry, drainage coordination, grading, utility coordination, and transportation design standards.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• NCDOT project experience preferred.
• Project management experience.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and EITs.
• Familiarity with traffic operations, bridge coordination, or multimodal transportation projects.

What You'll Get

• Competitive base salary with annual performance reviews.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Paid professional development and continuing education.
• PE license renewal and professional society reimbursement.
• Clear advancement path into Project Management and Leadership roles.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transportation projects shaping the future of North Carolina's infrastructure.

Location

Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Experience

5+ Years

License

Professional Engineer (PE) Required

Industry

Transportation Engineering | Roadway Design | Highway Design | Civil Infrastructure | NCDOT Projects