Transportation Design Lead

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ATCS is seeking a highly motivated, multi-faceted Transportation Design Lead to join our team! This role is ideal for an ambitious professional eager to make a significant impact in the field of transportation infrastructure. Based out of our Raleigh, NC office, this hybrid position offers a stimulating environment where you can contribute to impactful projects and advance your career.

This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to grow professionally while shaping the future of community mobility and safety.

• Working as an embedded ATCS employee at NCDOT Century Center 2-3 days a week performing GESC project management duties on an as needed basis.
• Technical designer for a variety of civil engineering transportation projects.
• Preparing design calculations, using appropriate software, roadways and site improvements.
• Work under senior level engineers and managers to provide innovative design solutions and solve project challenges.
• Communicate with internal and external clients to ensure effective engineering design solutions.
• Work in a team environment between multiple disciplines on a daily basis.
• Perform quality assurance and quality reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Occasionally travel to other offices and project sites as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering from ABET accredited engineering program.
• Minimum of 20+ years of experience in roadway/transportation design – preferably in North Carolina.
• Demonstrate working ability with design and modeling computer software - Micro Station and Open Roads Designer.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NCDOT and regional design standards, practices and policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with others.

For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $140,000 per year
, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary. In addition to compensation, ATCS offers outstanding, employee-focused benefits for you and your family. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date. Benefits include generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.

ATCS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ATCS is committed to providing equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Caitlin Crockett, MBA, SPHR at

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Civil Engineering