Senior Roadway Engineer

Career-Collective; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Career-Collective is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to plan and design transportation infrastructure, including highways, intersections and bike lanes. You will produce construction plans, calculate costs and quantities, and use CAD tools such as AutoCAD, MicroStation and ORD to create precise geometric layouts.

The ideal candidate has a BS in Civil Engineering, 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience and a PE license, with strong communication skills for public meetings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD and ORD required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Design development: prepare and review detailed roadway plans, typical sections, alignments and cross-sections.
• Perform geometric design, drainage calculations, pavement design, and site investigations.
• Ensure all designs follow DOT regulations and standards.
• Coordinate with traffic, structural and environmental engineers to ensure project cohesion.
• Provide construction support with cost estimates, specifications and schedules.

Skills

Highway design standards

Public meetings coordination

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

A Roadway Design Engineer creates, analyzes, and plans transportation infrastructure like highways, intersections, and bike lanes, ensuring projects are safe, efficient, and compliant with regulations. Key tasks include producing construction plans (drawings), calculating project costs and quantities, and using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD or MicroStation) for geometric layout and design

Key Responsibilities

• Design Development: Prepare and review detailed engineering plans, typical sections, alignments, profiles, and cross-sections for roadways.
• Technical Analysis: Perform geometric design, drainage calculations, pavement design, and site investigations.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all designs follow local, state, and federal standards (e.g., DOT regulations).
• Coordination: Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (traffic, structural, environmental engineers) to ensure project cohesion.
• Construction Support: Develop cost estimates, specifications, and project schedules, often providing technical support during construction.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 5-10 years of transportation engineering experience.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in MicroStation, AutoCAD, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• License: Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and safety principles.
• Excellent communication skills for public meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines.