Roadway Engineer - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith? When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology;
• A minimum of 4 years of roadway design experience (preferably in Georgia);
• An EIT certification (required);
• PE licensure preferred;
• DOT project experience (strongly preferred);
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or MicroStation, and Microsoft Office.

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About The Role

• Conduct work on transportation projects, including but not limited to traffic operations and safety, roadway design, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental work.
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects.
• Prepare and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
• Participate in contract bidding and administration, as needed.
• Produce the design and monitor the ongoing progress of a project, including coordination with city, state, and county officials and other outside agencies.
• Mentor junior engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project.
• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff.
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others, as appropriate to the project; resolve a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).

Benefits

• Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
• Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
• Competitive Benefits: Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO, Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs), 401(k) with Company Match, Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D, Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance, Family Planning and Parental Leave, Mass/Public Transit Program, Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program.