Roadway Engineer

About the role

This role focuses on quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and plan development support for a DOT client in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality acceptance reviews of DOT in-house roadway design plans in accordance with the DOT Quality Manual
• Verify roadway design and plan development compliance with client Design Guidelines, Standards and Specifications, and Project Development Network (PDN) requirements
• Provide roadway design and plan development support
• Aid with other roadway design and plan development tasks as directed by DOT and within the defined scope of work
• Provide general project coordination and administrative support for assigned consultant staff
• Support quality assurance oversight activities related to consultant services
• Aid with accounting and administrative activities for assigned staff
• Coverage of activities through the Consultant’s designated Project Manager, serving as the primary point of contact
• Provide design and plan support services as directed by DOT
• Preparation and submission of monthly invoices and progress reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered
• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience with roadway design and plan development for transportation projects
• Working knowledge of DOT Design Guidelines, Standards, Specifications, and PDN
• Proficiency using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and related roadway design tools

Benefits

At HDR, we believe in fostering a culture of inclusion where each employee is valued and respected. We offer an array of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Employee Ownership
• Employee Network Groups
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings Plans

Pay

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is full-time.

Business Class

This role is located in Right of Way.

Job Posting Date

April 29, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.