Senior Roadway Designer

Ascent Engineering Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Stratus is seeking a Senior Roadway Designer in Raleigh, NC to deliver high-quality roadway designs for major and minor arterial projects, bridges, and interchanges. The role requires 10+ years in roadway design, strong knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, and proficiency with MicroStation SS2 and Open Roads Designer.

Collaboration and precise documentation are essential. Stratus offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment with opportunities to lead design efforts and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of roadway design experience.
• Associate's degree in civil engineering or related field; exceptions may apply.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts and methods.
• Advanced MicroStation SS2 and/or Open Roads Designer proficiency.
• Intermediate MS Word and Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and completion of roadway designs including plans, traffic management, and cost estimates.
• Produce engineering drawings and specifications.
• Conduct field observations and data collection.
• Develop design details, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with team members and meet deadlines.

Skills

Experience in roadway design

Transportation engineering concepts

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree in civil engineering or related degree

Tools

MicroStation SS2

Open Roads Designer

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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Senior Roadway Designer

Full Time Level 5 Raleigh -Stewart, Raleigh, NC, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1373

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places .

The Role

Stratus recently partnered with Stewart Engineering and is seeking a Senior Roadway Designer to join the team. This person will produce consistently high-quality design on a wide variety of roadway projects, both large- and small-scale, including the design of major and minor arterials, limited-access facilities, bridge replacement approaches, at-grade intersections, interchanges, and municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs including the production of roadway plans, traffic management plans, pavement marking plans, signing plans, quantities, cost estimates, construction administration and final specifications
• Assist in the production of engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct field observations and data collection activities
• Assist in preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas
• Assist in Development of project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities and cost estimates
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
• Complete work accurately andin accordance withgood engineering codes and practice
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other team members
• Complete work on time and within budget
• Be energetic, self-directed and success focused
• Think critically and solve problems

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of experience in roadway design
• Associate's degree in civil engineering or related degree, exceptional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to:
  • Plan, design, and engineer facilities such as highways, streets, bridges, and multi-modal facilities
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation SS2 and/or Open Roads Designer
• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel software programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred

• Experience working with NCDOT projects preferred

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development - Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.