Roadway Design Engineer

About the role

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Transportation Engineer - Roadway Design to support our growing Michigan transportation practice, based in Lansing or Waterford. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on roadway and drainage design, working within MDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid standards, and is progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway engineering and drainage design for transportation projects throughout Michigan.
• Prepare and coordinate plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules in accordance with MDOT standards.
• Work within OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D to produce high-quality designs and construction documents.
• Cover and check drawings for accuracy and quality.
• Participate in field reviews and construction site visits as required.
• Follow established Quality Control (QC) and safety procedures.
• Support client progress reporting and assist with business development efforts for Michigan clients.
• Provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and support staff as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in roadway/transportation engineering.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within 2 years.
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Ability to safely access and traverse construction sites in Michigan.

Preferred Experience

• With MDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
• Drainage design and MS4 compliance experience.
• GIS or PASER experience.