Transportation Design Engineer

About the role

CBS2 is currently recruiting for a Transportation Design Engineer reporting to the MN Roadway Design Team Leader. At CBS², we are a dynamic, woman-owned small business that thrives on innovation and collaboration, fostering a culture where every team member’s voice is valued and empowered. We specialize in providing top-notch architectural, engineering, surveying, construction management, and grant writing services dedicated to positively impacting our communities and environment through exceptional quality and performance. CBS² is seeking an energetic, highly motivated, detail-oriented, self‑starter to join our team as a Transportation Design Engineer. This is a full‑time role based out of our Minneapolis office; we can consider candidates in any of our other four locations if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on roadway design work for Minnesota transportation projects using OpenRoads Designer and related design tools.
• Prepare and update roadway plans, profiles, typical sections, cross sections, details, exhibits, and other project deliverables.
• Support plan preparation activities, including sheet setup, design revisions, redline incorporation, and comment resolution.
• Develop and revise roadway design components such as alignments, profiles, corridors, surfaces, grading, drainage-related elements, and plan details.
• Assist with quantity calculations, construction cost estimating, and supporting documentation using Microsoft Excel and related tools.
• Apply MnDOT standards, plan development expectations, and roadway design guidance to project work.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Roadway Design Team Leaders, technicians, and other technical staff to support project schedules and deliverables.
• Review design work for accuracy, consistency, and completeness before internal review.
• Support limited traffic-related design tasks as needed, while primarily focusing on roadway engineering and design.
• Use Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and related tools to support plan review, documentation, and project delivery.
• Continue developing technical design judgment, roadway design knowledge, and understanding of MnDOT project workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• 0-4 years of experience in roadway design, transportation engineering, or related civil engineering work.
• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability and willingness to pursue EIT/PE licensure path.
• Experience or strong familiarity with roadway design, plan preparation, quantities, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills for quantities and project documentation