Road Design Engineer; ATLDOT
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Safety Engineer
Salary: $89,133.00
General Description and Classification StandardsThe Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) was created to improve how Atlanta manages transportation and the public right-of-way. One of the main goals of the department is to prioritize safety on the city’s streets and to improve the experience of pedestrians, transit riders, cyclists, and scooter riders. ATLDOT is responsible for the transportation project delivery process, from planning to construction, as well as post-construction evaluation.
The Road Design Engineer serves as an in-house engineer for ATLDOT, working with a team of planners and engineers, and will be responsible for assisting with planning and concept development, designing professional/technical engineering projects, conceptual and construction plans review, developing and updating design standards, collecting existing condition information including, GIS data collection, traffic data, signal timing, roadway and site evaluations, and other engineering project components.
The engineer will assist with the preparation of construction plans for contractors and in-house crews to follow, conduct traffic engineering studies and safety assessments, provide recommendations, and engage stakeholders and the public in the project process.
Posting Expires: 10/13/2026
Salary: $89,133.00
General Description and Classification StandardsThe Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) was created to improve how Atlanta manages transportation and the public right-of-way. One of the main goals of the department is to prioritize safety on the city’s streets and to improve the experience of pedestrians, transit riders, cyclists, and scooter riders. ATLDOT is responsible for the transportation project delivery process, from planning to construction, as well as post-construction evaluation.
The Road Design Engineer serves as an in-house engineer for ATLDOT, working with a team of planners and engineers, and will be responsible for assisting with planning and concept development, designing professional/technical engineering projects, conceptual and construction plans review, developing and updating design standards, collecting existing condition information including, GIS data collection, traffic data, signal timing, roadway and site evaluations, and other engineering project components.
The engineer will assist with the preparation of construction plans for contractors and in-house crews to follow, conduct traffic engineering studies and safety assessments, provide recommendations, and engage stakeholders and the public in the project process.
This is an early career professional who works under the supervision of a senior engineer or director and may work on complex projects and serves as a specialized subject matter expert on road design, road safety, traffic operations, pedestrian infrastructure and cycling infrastructure.
Supervision ReceivedThis position works closely with and reports directly to the Senior Director for Multimodal Transportation Engineering or Senior Multimodal Transportation Engineer (Civil Engineer Manager). Weekly direction received focuses on long-term and short-term operating objectives and priorities for the department, office, and section. Position will be supervised by a licensed professional engineer who will assist with career development goals, on-the-job training, and identification of formal training as required.
Transportation Engineer II will be employed in a position of trust to accomplish assigned tasks and progress towards goals in an expedient manner.
Analyzes complex information and other challenges and applies sound and consistent judgment. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to…
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