Transportation Design Engineer

DeKalb Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our NC Design team, with opportunities on roadway improvements, intersections, multimodal facilities, and safety enhancements. You may work from our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington offices in North Carolina.

We value technically strong, detail-oriented engineers who collaborate across disciplines and grow within a people-focused environment. GPI has 50+ years in transportation and building systems, with a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT standards.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; OpenRoads or Civil 3D a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway and transportation design plans from concept through final design.
• Develop design criteria, calculations, technical memoranda, and construction documents.
• Perform geometric design, roadway alignments, profiles, and cross sections.
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and other engineering disciplines.
• Apply applicable standards and guidelines (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT, and local agency criteria).
• Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Support agency coordination and respond to review comments.
• Mentor junior staff as appropriate and contribute to team development.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Civil engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

• Location (Remote Site Locations),Charlotte, NC, 28203,United States
• Job Category Highway Engineering, Bridge Engineering, Traffic Engineering

Description

GPI isseeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our growing NC Design team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, intersection design, multimodal facilities, and safety enhancements. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects for state DOTs, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. Candidates may work out of our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a collaborative and people-focused environment. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com

Responsibilities

• Prepare roadway and transportation design plans from concept through final design
• Develop design criteria, calculations, technical memoranda, and construction documents
• Perform geometric design, roadway alignments, profiles, and cross sections
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and other engineering disciplines
• Apply applicable standards and guidelines (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT, and local agency criteria)
• Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Support agency coordination and respond to review comments
• Mentor junior staff as appropriate and contribute to team development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design (flexible based on level)
• Working knowledge of roadway design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT preferred)
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads or Civil 3D a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Experience working on NCDOT or municipal transportation projects
• Familiarity with multimodal design, safety improvements, or complete streets

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Summary

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.