Highway​/Roadway Engineer

Position: Highway/Roadway Engineer 4
** Company Overview*
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** Join Us! CDM Smith - where amazing career journeys unfold.*
* Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so.

Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

** Job Description*
* Join CDM Smith's Transportation team and help shape the future of mobility across North Carolina. We're looking for motivated Transportation Engineers to support innovative roadway and bridge projects that move people and goods more safely and efficiently.

What You'll Do

Design Smarter:
Develop and refine roadway and transportation designs that meet federal, state, and local standards.

Support Quality Delivery:
Participate in site reviews and inspections to ensure high‑quality construction and project execution.

Collaborate & Grow:
Work alongside experts in roads, bridges, traffic engineering, ITS, and transit while mentoring junior staff.

Engage Clients:
Contribute to proposals and help build strong client relationships.

Stay Ahead:
Expand your expertise through ongoing professional development, conferences, and industry engagement.

At CDM Smith, your work directly impacts communities-and your career growth is backed by a team committed to innovation and excellence. Bring your talent to a place where your designs make a difference.

** Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam in states where an EIT is not obtainable (within 18 months of hire or promotion or transfer). 5 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.  

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

** Skills & Abilities*
* Expert Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Expert Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations. Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

** Amount of Travel Required*
* 10% or less

** EEO Statement*
* We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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