Transportation Design Engineer

Job Preview 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.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions.

GPI participates in E-Verify.

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.

• Prepare roadway and transportation design plans from concept through final design
• Develop design criteria, calculations, technical memoranda, and construction documents
• Perform geometric design, roadway alignments, profiles, and cross sections
• Coordinate with project managers, planners, and other engineering disciplines
• Apply applicable standards and guidelines (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT, and local agency criteria)
• Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Support agency coordination and respond to review comments
• Mentor junior staff as appropriate and contribute to team development

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design (flexible based on level)
• Working knowledge of roadway design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT preferred)
• Experience with Micro Station and/or AutoCAD (Open Roads or Civil 3D a plus)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
• Experience working on NCDOT or municipal transportation projects
• Familiarity with multimodal design, safety improvements, or complete streets

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic 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 members
• Able 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