Transportation (Roadway) Designer

NV5 • Charlotte, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Energy, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.
As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.
NV5 is seeking a full-time Transportation (Roadway) Designer in our Charlotte, NC office. The Transportation Designer will provide engineering design, calculations, CAD support, and project assistance to the Transportation Design Group. The ideal candidate will design and complete assigned projects on time, within budget, and of high quality. The most frequent and essential work activities include:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of previous roadway engineering experience
• EI certification a plus (at minimum-FE exam should be scheduled)
• Knowledge of Open Roads and/or MicroStation / GEOPAK / Corridor Modeling software a plus
• Experience with NCDOT design standards and practices is preferred.
• Basic Microsoft Excel & Word skills
• Must be willing to travel on occasion.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment preferred.

Nice To Haves

• EI certification a plus (at minimum-FE exam should be scheduled)
• Knowledge of Open Roads and/or MicroStation / GEOPAK / Corridor Modeling software a plus
• Experience with NCDOT design standards and practices is preferred.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use project specifications, detailed drawings, and verbal instructions to complete assignments.
• Performs calculations, prepares material and specifications and provides preliminary sketches and notes for drawings.
• Plans, schedules, and executes all phases of a highway design project.
• Performs preliminary, right-of-way and final engineering design.
• Works closely with engineer/project managers to obtain project information, recommend changes and ensure drawings are accurate and complete.

Benefits

• NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees