Transportation Engineer III

Verdantas LLC; Newark (OH); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking a talented Engineer III with a strong roadway design background to join our transportation practice across the Midwest. This opportunity allows you to contribute to impactful ODOT and municipal projects that shape communities.

You will perform engineering design tasks, assist in project management, and mentor emerging engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 6 years of relevant experience. Benefits include a flexible work environment and full medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience working on or leading ODOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience using roadway design software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks related to transportation projects.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing project budgets and schedules.
• Track project financials and ensure timely delivery.
• Mentor emerging engineers within the practice.
• Support proposal development and client engagement efforts.

Skills

Highway design

Roadway alignments

Roundabout design

Roadway grading and modeling

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Verdantas is looking for a talented EngineerIII with a strong roadway design background to join our transportation practice across the Midwest. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful ODOT and municipal transportation projects, contributing to the design and delivery of critical infrastructure that shapes communities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Perform engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing, pavement plans, maintenance of traffic, and storm drainage.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing scopes of work, fee proposals, project budgets, and schedules.
• Help manage project financials, track progress, and ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Perform designs using software including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and/or Civil3D.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers and collaborate with Operations Leaders, Project Managers, and technical experts across the firm to strengthen our team.
• Help grow the practice, support proposal development, participate in client engagement efforts, and contribute to strategic pursuits with state and local agencies.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience working on or leading ODOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Hands‑on experience using Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, and roadway design software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Salary Range

The minimum salary for this position is $120,000.00. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off + Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet.