Highway​/Roadway Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state and local regulations.
• Basic knowledge of design standards (AASHTO, NACTO, etc.).

10% or less

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.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States.

The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history.

If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Min: USD $91,478.00

Max: USD $

No—We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position.