Transportation (Roadway) Designer

NV5•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

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.