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Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing engineering design, program and construction management, project controls, claims management, and asset management services across public and private markets. We deliver state-of-the-art projects, worldwide.

Alpha has been performing civil engineering design services since the firm’s inception. Our vision is to be recognized by our clients for responsive, innovative, and quality services in the building, transportation, and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice. Alpha was awarded the ENR Mid-Atlantic 2022 Design Firm of the Year and Top 100 PM/CM firm.

We’re building something new—and we’re looking for engineers who want to help shape it. Our firm is launching a Transportation Engineering Division focused on smarter mobility, safer roadways, and innovative transportation solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join at the ground level and help influence how communities move. If you’re passionate about transportation systems, data-driven design, and seeing your work improve everyday travel, this role offers the chance to grow quickly and make a real impact.

If you’re up for the challenge to stretch, grow and excel in your career as an engineer, consider joining our award-winning team at Alpha Corporation to support our growing team.

The Roadway Design Engineer will support the design and development of transportation projects, with a focus on highway and roadway planning and design for state and local agency clients. This role will contribute to the preparation of concept plans, roadway plans, corridor modeling, and engineering documentation while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality transportation projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of roadway design experience, proficient in Bentley design platforms and familiar with DOT design standards, particularly those of the Virginia Department of Transportation and desirably MD State Highway Administration.

This position supports projects from concept development through final design and provides opportunities for professional growth within the transportation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform concept planning and highway design for transportation projects, including horizontal and vertical geometry and corridor modeling.
• Develop plan, profile, typical sections, and cross-sections for roadway design packages.
• Assist in preparing maintenance of traffic (MOT), signing, and pavement marking plans.
• Prepare construction plans, quantity calculations, and supporting design documentation.
• Apply AASHTO and DOT geometric design criteria in project development.
• Utilize Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer to perform roadway modeling and plan production.
• Follow DOT CADD standards and work within file management systems such as ProjectWise.
• Coordinate with project managers and senior engineers to support projects through multiple design phases (concept, preliminary engineering, and final design).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, structures, traffic, and utilities.
• Assist in mentoring or supporting junior engineers and interns on roadway design tools and DOT standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in roadway or highway design.
• Experience developing roadway plans including plan/profile, cross-sections, and typical sections.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO roadway design criteria.
• Proficiency in Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience preparing construction documents and quantity calculations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Powerpoint and Microsoft Project knowledge/proficiency
• Experience with preparing graphics and reports for concept studies
• Experience with Virginia Department of Transportation design standards, manuals, and plan preparation requirements.
• Experience working on projects for Maryland Department of Transportation.
• Familiarity with DOT CADD standards and ProjectWise.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain.

EEO Statement

Alpha Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or military status, or any other protected class. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotions, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.