Roadway Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a civil engineer with 5+ years of roadway/highway design experience to support project delivery in Columbus, Ohio. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, preparing proposals, and maintaining quality in design documentation.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree (Bachelors/Master) and a PE license or the ability to obtain one, with proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• PE license preferred or ability to obtain.
• 5+ years of progressive roadway/highway design experience.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in planning and executing roadway design projects.
• Assist with preparing project proposals, budgets, and timelines.
• Conduct engineering analysis and design for assigned projects.
• Design projects or project components and prepare project documents.
• Apply engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and specifications.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in mentoring and developing junior-level staff as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree In Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

• Support project managers in planning and executing roadway design projects
• Assist with preparing project proposals, budgets, and timelines
• Conduct engineering analysis and design for assigned projects
• Design projects or project components and prepare project documents
• Apply engineering techniques, methods, and design criteria to support project execution
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project goals are met
• Prepare and review project documentation, reports, and specifications
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Participate in mentoring and developing junior-level staff as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of progressive experience in roadway and highway design, including work on ODOT or local agency projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support project delivery across multiple tasks
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads required
• Experience in AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in roadway and highway design, project management, and engineering analysis, with a strong focus on collaboration and communication across multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing design software and committed to quality and continuous improvement in project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Roadway And Highway Design
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Engineering Analysis
• Project Design
• Project Documentation
• Budget Preparation
• Timeline Management

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• Master’s Degree In Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• ODOT Projects
• Local Agency Projects
• Engineering Techniques
• Design Criteria
• Quality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D