Transportation Engineer III

Verdantas; Newark (OH); On-site; 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 is seeking a talented Engineer III with a strong background in roadway design to join our transportation practice in Newark, Ohio. You will work on impactful transportation projects, contributing to the design and delivery of critical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in software such as Civil 3D and OpenRoads Designer. We offer a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits packages to our employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience on ODOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with roadway design software.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks such as roadway grading and modeling.
• Assist in developing scopes of work and project budgets.
• Help manage project financials and track progress.

Skills

Roadway design

Civil 3D

OpenRoad Designer

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Job description

Verdantas is looking for a talented Engineer III with a strong roadway design background to join our transportation practice across the Midwest. This role involves working 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 and pavement plan, maintenance of traffic, 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 Civil 3D.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers and collaborate with Operations Leaders, Project Managers, and technical experts across the firm to strengthen the 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/leading ODOT and municipal transportation projects.
• Hands‑on experience using Civil 3D, OpenRoad 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. At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company.

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

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance—regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.

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