Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Description Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure! As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries. Within our Transportation Practice , LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. As a full-service team, we bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project—creating safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation solutions. We are currently seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Raleigh, NC office. We are open to fully remote candidates who are located in North Carolina. Salary Range: $110,000-155,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design. Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages. Established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in NCDOT, local governments, and private clients. Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects. Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans. Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers. Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost and scheduling performance. Identify schedule and cost variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action. Participate in project by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines. Actively participate and serve in leadership position in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc. Other duties as assigned. ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS: Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required. P.E. license required, North Carolina PE is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to get their NC PE within the first year of hire. 10 to 20 years’ or more progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design. Preferred Qualifications: 5 years of project management experience. Experience working on DOT design projects is required, experience with multiple DOTs is a plus. Micro Station, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer software experience. Core Skills: DOT design project experience, including coordination with client technical staff and project managers Project management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating Design-build and traditional design-bid-build project delivery Leadership, mentoring, and cross-discipline team collaboration Why Join LJB? This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on LJB’s expanding Transportation Practice by leading roadway design efforts that support safer, more connected communities. As a Roadway Design Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced technical teams, partner with public and private clients, and help deliver projects from early design through final bid packages. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of a practice with strong momentum and national reach. LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you. Keywords: Roadway Design Engineer, Roadway, Transportation, Professional Engineer, PE, Advanced, Senior, Subject Matter Expert #J-18808-Ljbffr LJB Inc.