Transportation Design Engineer

DescriptionGPI is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our growing NC Design team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, intersection design, multimodal facilities, and safety enhancements. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects for state DOTs, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. Candidates may work out of our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a collaborative and people-focused environment.Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: ResponsibilitiesPrepare roadway and transportation design plans from concept through final designDevelop design criteria, calculations, technical memoranda, and construction documentsPerform geometric design, roadway alignments, profiles, and cross sectionsCoordinate with project managers, planners, and other engineering disciplinesApply applicable standards and guidelines (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT, and local agency criteria)Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reportsSupport agency coordination and respond to review commentsMentor junior staff as appropriate and contribute to team developmentQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field3+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design (flexible based on level)Working knowledge of roadway design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT preferred)Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads or Civil 3D a plus)Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlinesPreferred QualificationsProfessional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframeExperience working on NCDOT or municipal transportation projectsFamiliarity with multimodal design, safety improvements, or complete streetsRequirementsMaintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final considerationPossess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job siteRead, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English languageBasic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team membersAble to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/VNotice To Third-Party AgenciesGPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity.GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. 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