Roadway Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Lochner and Egis are entering an exciting new chapter as one organization. 

We have combined decades of trusted U.S. engineering expertise with the global reach, technical excellence, and career opportunities of a leading international engineering, consulting, and infrastructure firm. While our name has changed, our commitment to our people, clients, and communities is stronger than ever. 

At Egis, every project is an opportunity to create lasting impact. We collaborate with public and private clients to design and deliver innovative transportation, aviation, rail, transit, water, structural, environmental, and infrastructure solutions that connect communities and improve everyday life. Join a team where innovation is encouraged, collaboration is valued, and your work helps build a more sustainable future.

Job Description

We are seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to support the delivery of transportation projects across North Carolina. This role will serve as a project manager or task leader for urban and rural roadway engineering projects. This role is ideal for an engineering professional with experience working with NCDOT and other public agencies who can quickly contribute to active projects, help coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted partner throughout the project development and delivery process.

The successful candidate will bring strong organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and an experience in producing Right of Way Acquisition Plans and Final Roadway Plans, and a understanding of how transportation projects move from planning and funding through design and implementation.

The Impact You'll Make

• Support the delivery of transportation projects for NCDOT, municipalities, MPOs, and other public-sector clients throughout North Carolina.
• Coordinate project activities among internal design teams, subconsultants, agency stakeholders, and clients to help ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, scope management, and tracking project milestones and deliverables.
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with personnel and other transportation partners.
• Work closely with project managers to support project execution, resource coordination, budget tracking, and client communication.
• Participate in project meetings, stakeholder coordination efforts, and agency discussions.
• Collaborate across multiple disciplines to ensure quality deliverables are produced on schedule and within project objectives.
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, client presentations, project pursuits, and other business development activities.
• Contribute to marketing and client engagement efforts by supporting relationship development and identifying opportunities to grow transportation services.
• Help monitor project schedules, identify potential risks, and proactively coordinate solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Serve as a resource to project teams regarding processes, transportation funding programs, and project development procedures.

Qualifications

The Expertise You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of transportation engineering, project delivery, or Roadway Design experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain North Carolina licensure within six months of hire.
• Experience working with NCDOT projects, policies, standards, and project development processes.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate project teams, manage competing priorities, and maintain accountability for project schedules and deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to proactively manage tasks and support multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, agency partners, and internal teams.
• Understanding of transportation project development, permitting, funding mechanisms, and public-sector project delivery.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with MicroStation ORD and transportation design processes is preferred.

Additional Information

Why You'll Thrive at Egis
At Egis, you'll do more than build your career—you'll help shape the future of infrastructure. As we continue to expand across the United States, we're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, collaborate across disciplines and borders, and contribute to projects that transform the way people live, move, and connect. Here, you'll be empowered to take on meaningful work, develop new skills, and grow your career with the support of a global engineering leader.

What Sets Egis Apart

• Meaningful Projects – Contribute to complex infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life.
• Global Expertise, Local Impact – Collaborate with technical specialists across North America and around the world while delivering solutions that make a difference locally.
• Career Growth – Expand your skills through mentorship, professional development, technical training, and leadership opportunities.
• Culture of Collaboration – Thrive in an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, innovation is encouraged, and teamwork drives success.
• Opportunity to Grow with Us – Join a rapidly expanding organization where your ideas, contributions, and career can grow alongside the business.

Total Rewards That Support You
We believe great work starts with supporting our people. That's why Egis offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to promote your health, well-being, financial security, and professional growth, including:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs

At Egis, we're committed to creating an environment where talented people can do their best work, continue to grow professionally, and build rewarding, long-term careers.

Equal Employer
Egis is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Egis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Egis require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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