Roadway Engineer | North Carolina | Fully Remote
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid Flexible)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (7-14 Years)
License Required: Professional Engineer (PE)
About the Opportunity
An established and growing transportation engineering consulting firm is seeking a Roadway Engineer (PE) to join its Transportation team in Raleigh, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to work on high-profile transportation infrastructure projects while collaborating with industry leaders on complex roadway and design-build projects throughout the Southeast.
The ideal candidate will have experience delivering roadway design projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, and aviation clients while working in a collaborative, employee-focused environment with strong opportunities for career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Design roadway and transportation infrastructure projects from concept through final design.
- Develop plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
- Prepare alignments, profiles, cross sections, and roadway geometric layouts.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including bridge, drainage, traffic, and aviation professionals.
- Support project managers with project delivery, scheduling, and client coordination.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, local agency, and AASHTO design standards.
- Perform quality control reviews and technical analyses.
- Mentor junior engineers and EITs.
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to project planning efforts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active PE License.
- 5+ years of roadway design experience.
- Experience with GDOT, SCDOT, municipal, or county transportation projects.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar roadway design software.
- Strong understanding of transportation design standards and project delivery.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Project Experience
The team is actively delivering projects for clients including:
- Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
- South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
- North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
- Current project portfolio includes: Design-Build highway widening projects, Major interchange replacement projects, Airport infrastructure improvements, and Roadway reconstruction and transportation corridor improvements
Benefits & Perks
Health & Insurance
- Company pays 75% of employee medical premiums
- Monthly employer contribution toward dental and vision coverage
- 100% employer-paid:
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance
- AD&D Coverage
- Benefits effective on the first day of the month following hire
Retirement
- 401(k) with Traditional and Roth options
- Profit-sharing opportunities
- Immediate rollover eligibility from previous plans
Work-Life Balance
- Separate Vacation and Sick Leave banks
- Up to 80 hours of vacation rollover
- 80 hours of annual sick leave
- Eight paid holidays annually
Professional Development
- PE and FE exam reimbursement
- Annual licensure renewal reimbursement
- Access to study materials and resources
- Continuing education and tuition assistance programs
- Strong mentorship and advancement opportunities
Additional Benefits
- Wellness reimbursement up to $50/month
- Flexible spending accounts (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Dependent Care)
- Accident and Critical Illness coverage options
- Employee referral bonus program ($4,000)
- Flexible work schedules (7-4, 8-5, or 9-6 based on business needs) (Fully Remote)
Why Join?
- Opportunity to work on marquee transportation projects across the Southeast.
- Collaborative, employee-focused culture with direct access to leadership.
- Strong backlog of roadway and design-build work.
- Clear path for growth into Senior Engineer and Project Management roles.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
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