MicroStation OpenRoads Designer Expert

Lochner’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking an experienced Micro Station Open Roads Designer to support our civil infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with proven hands‑on experience in roadway, site, and transportation design using Bentley Open Roads Designer. This role will involve producing and assisting engineers to produce detailed design models, plans, and construction documents while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality design solutions on time and within budget.

• Develop roadway and civil design models using Micro Station and Open Roads Designer.
• Prepare 3D design models, plan/profile sheets, cross‑sections, and construction drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to refine designs and meet client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal DOT standards.
• Conduct quality control and design reviews to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor and provide technical support to junior designers and CAD staff.

• Proficiency in Bentley Micro Station CONNECT Edition and Open Roads Designer.
• 5+ years of experience in roadway/civil design projects.
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards (AASHTO, NCDOT, FHWA, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to prepare construction documents from design to final submittal.
• Proficiency with Project Wise for project collaboration.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Experience with InRoads or Geopak (legacy Bentley products).
• Prior work on NCDOT or municipal roadway projects.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Drafting/Design, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Competitive premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave) and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre‑employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug tests. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre‑employment screening.

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