Roadway Engineer

About the role

This role provides technical and program-level support to a DOT client in Knoxville, TN. The focus is on quality assurance, roadway design compliance, and plan development support.

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
• Cover 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 and actively engaging our employees to make a positive impact on the world. We offer a range of benefits designed to support our employees' well-being and career growth.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This role is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week.

Skills

Strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency in CAD engineering software, and a commitment to HDR's values are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

At HDR, we offer competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. We also provide opportunities for professional development and advancement within our employee-owned culture.

Company Culture

We believe that our diverse backgrounds and experiences enrich our work and help us deliver exceptional results. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our Employee Network Groups and our ongoing efforts to create a welcoming and respectful workplace for all.