Roadway Engineer - Mississippi

Arcadis•Jackson, MS

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Arcadis is seeking a Roadway Design Engineer to join our Roadway Team. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and design of roadway infrastructure projects including intersections, collector streets, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative mobility solutions for our DOT and municipal clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering an ABET-accredited university.
Minimum of 6 years of roadway design experience, including DOT projects.
PE licensure with the ability to obtain MS PE licensure within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in CAD software, particularly MicroStation and OpenRoads.
Familiarity with DOT design standards and policies.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable to new challenges.
Experience in client-facing roles, including presentations and managing expectations.

Responsibilities

Assist in defining project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables for roadway design projects.
Perform roadway design for Design-Bid-Build and/or Alternative Delivery projects for intersections, arterials, expressways, interstates, and interchanges using DOT or applicable standards and CAD tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads).
Develop detailed construction drawings, specifications, and design reports.
Conduct geometric design including alignments, cross sections, and pavement design.
Ensure compliance with Arcadis practices, client policies, and industry standards through quality control and technical reviews.
Support project managers with client coordination, progress monitoring, and project documentation.
Participate in client meetings and presentations to communicate design solutions and manage expectations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (transportation, drainage, structures, utilities) to integrate design components.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.