Transportation Engineer - Roadway Design

DLZ Corporation•Lansing, MI

About The Position

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Transportation Engineer – Roadway Design to support its growing Michigan transportation practice. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on roadway and drainage design, working within MDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid standards, and is progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure in Michigan. DLZ is a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm delivering engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
3–5 years of experience in roadway/transportation engineering.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
Ability to obtain Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within 2 years.
Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
Ability to safely access and traverse construction sites in Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
Drainage design and MS4 compliance experience.
GIS or PASER experience.

Responsibilities

Perform roadway engineering and drainage design for transportation projects throughout Michigan.
Prepare and coordinate plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules in accordance with MDOT standards.
Work within OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D to produce high quality designs and construction documents.
Coordinate with engineers and technical staff; review and check drawings for accuracy and quality.
Participate in field reviews and construction site visits as required.
Follow established Quality Control (QC) and safety procedures.
Support client progress reporting and assist with business development efforts for Michigan clients.
Provide technical guidance to entry level engineers and support staff as experience grows.