Roadway Designer

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC.•Raleigh, NC

11d

About The Position

The Roadway Designer analyzes and designs civil engineering land development components under the direct supervision of a project manager. The role prepares design calculations, technical reports, permit applications, and plan sets for storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater control facilities, pressure networks, mass and fine grading, sediment and erosion control, and roadways. It also generates final design grading plans using Civil 3D features and ensures that project steps and procedures comply with local jurisdictional requirements. The position coordinates with permitting agencies, responds to comments, and handles construction-administration tasks such as meetings, site visits, responses to RFIs, and shop drawing reviews. The designer works across multiple project tasks, prioritizes responsibilities, manages deadlines for on-time submittals, and contributes to quality control and detailed final plan sets. The role interfaces with clients as needed, periodically updates project status, maintains client relationships, and helps inspire strong team performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related technical certificate.
Practical knowledge of land development design and methods.
Proficiency with Civil 3D and associated design and modeling software.
Knowledge of civil engineering design requirements and principles.
Ability to read and interpret technical information.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to work collaboratively with others.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as on teams.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

Analyze and design civil engineering land development components under the project manager's direct supervision.
Prepare design calculations, technical reports, permit applications, and plan sets for storm drainage, sanitary sewer mains, stormwater control facilities, pressure networks, mass and fine grading, sediment and erosion control, and roadways.
Generate final design grading plans using Civil 3D features.
Ensure project steps and procedures follow local jurisdictional requirements.
Coordinate with permitting agencies and respond to comments.
Supervise construction-administration-related duties, including meetings, site visits, responses to RFIs, and review of shop drawings.
Work on multiple project tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
Manage deadlines for on-time submittals to maintain the overall project schedule.
Enhance final plan sets with exceptional attention to detail.
Actively assist with quality control throughout the project.
Interface with clients as required, including periodically updating project status.
Inspire a high level of performance from the team.
Maintain client relationships.