Roadway Design Engineer

Join a growing national engineering firm shaping the future of infrastructure! LJB Inc., founded in 1966, specializes in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our Transportation Practice delivers innovative, community-focused transportation solutions across all 50 states and several countries.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. We are open to fully remote candidates who are located in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including cross sections, traffic control, drainage, signing, and pavement markings.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variance and develop/implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation-related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 4+ years of progressive engineering experience in transportation and roadway design.
• Experience working with DOT design projects required; experience with NCDOT or ODOT is a plus.

Qualifications

• PE license preferred; ability to obtain PE within 1 year of hire.
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) design software preferred.

Skills

• Project scheduling, team coordination, and mentorship.
• Technical writing, proposal support, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

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Pay

Salary range: $90,000–125,000 based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Why Join LJB?

This role offers the opportunity to shape transportation infrastructure through meaningful roadway design work that supports safer, more connected communities. As part of LJB’s collaborative Transportation Practice, you’ll contribute to impactful projects, grow your technical expertise, and mentor the next generation of engineers.