Roadway Designer

Roadway Designer Job Description

The Roadway Designer supports the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects across Ohio, focusing on the development of roadway plans, profiles, and construction documents for DOT and municipal clients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise in roadway design while contributing to projects that enhance mobility and safety in local communities. The designer collaborates closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high‑quality, constructible design solutions.

• Perform hands‑on roadway and transportation design for state DOT and local public agency (LPA) projects across Ohio.
• Develop complete roadway construction plan sets, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, and cross sections.
• Prepare grading, drainage, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans that meet applicable standards and project requirements.
• Apply state DOT design manuals, standards, and specifications to ensure compliant and efficient roadway designs.
• Produce detailed CAD designs using Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards and project specifications.
• Assist with the preparation of quantities, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation.
• Support constructability reviews and revise designs as needed based on feedback from project teams and field conditions.
• Coordinate closely with engineers and project managers to support effective project delivery and schedule adherence.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance on design standards, software tools, and best practices in roadway design.
• Occasionally support field visits, collect and interpret field data, and incorporate findings into design updates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of roadway or transportation design experience.
• Proficiency in Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience producing roadway construction plans for DOT, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of roadway geometry, grading, and drainage fundamentals.
• Ability to work independently on complex roadway design tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality in design deliverables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to safely visit project and construction sites when necessary.

• Experience with Open Roads, Micro Station, and Civil 3D in a production design environment.
• Experience in roundabout and intersection design.
• Familiarity with maintenance of traffic (MOT) planning and documentation.
• Experience working within a large, multi‑disciplinary engineering environment.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to constructability reviews.
• Interest in mentoring junior designers and supporting their professional development.

This position is based on‑site at an office in Worthington, working within a large, multi‑disciplinary engineering firm known for a strong regional reputation and a growing, diversified project backlog. The role involves daily use of CAD and design software such as Open Roads Designer, Micro Station, and Autodesk Civil 3D in a collaborative team setting. The work schedule follows standard office hours, with occasional field visits to project and construction sites as needed.

The environment emphasizes professional growth, technical excellence, and offers the potential for pay increases upon conversion to a direct role.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical…