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As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

Roadway Design Engineer - PE

Stockbridge, GA ยท Hybrid

$100K - $140K/yr

Description As a Roadway Design Engineer , you will provide design and production support in the development of construction plans for roadway projects throughout Georgia for clients such as GDOT and ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal ...

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal ...

Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Raleigh, NC ยท On-site

$75K - $92K/yr

We are seeking a Senior Roadway Design Engineer to join our Raleigh, NC transportation team. This position will primarily support North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and municipal ...

Roadway Design Engineer

Walnut Creek, CA ยท Hybrid

$80K - $150K/yr

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

Roadway Design Engineer

Walnut Creek, CA ยท Hybrid

$80K - $150K/yr

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric ...

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How much do road design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for road design engineer in the United States is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Road Design Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectRoad Design EngineerCivil Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, specialized training in road designBachelor's or higher in Civil Engineering, broad engineering background
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, construction sites for roads and highwaysVaried settings including buildings, infrastructure, transportation projects
Industry UsagePrimarily in transportation and infrastructure sectorsWide-ranging sectors including construction, urban planning, transportation

While both roles require a background in civil engineering, a Road Design Engineer specializes in planning and designing roads and highways, focusing on transportation infrastructure. A Civil Engineer has a broader scope, working on various infrastructure projects. The Road Design Engineer's expertise is more specific to transportation projects, whereas Civil Engineers may work across multiple sectors.

What are some common challenges a Road Design Engineer faces when working on large infrastructure projects?

Road Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple stakeholders, adhering to strict regulatory and environmental standards, and managing tight project timelines. Balancing technical requirements with budget constraints and site limitations requires strong problem-solving skills. Additionally, effective communication with surveyors, construction teams, and local authorities is essential to ensure that designs are feasible and can be smoothly implemented.

What are road design engineers?

Road design engineers are professionals who plan, design, and oversee the construction of roads, highways, and related infrastructure. They use engineering principles to ensure roads are safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable. Their work includes creating detailed plans, selecting appropriate materials, considering traffic flow, and complying with regulations and standards. Road design engineers often collaborate with other engineers, surveyors, and government agencies throughout the project lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Road Design Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Road Design Engineer, you need a solid background in civil engineering, expertise in geometric design, and typically a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and knowledge of relevant standards and codes, along with licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE), are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant roadway projects that meet client and community needs.
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What states have the most Road Design Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Road Design Engineer jobs include:
Infographic showing various Road Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $105,435 per year, or $50.7 per hour.
Roadway Design Engineer

Roadway Design Engineer

Consor Engineers

Atlanta, GA โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a roadway design engineer, you'll support transportation improvement projects with the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects. You'll assist with geometric analyses and calculations using established design criteria and standard software. The roadway design engineer reports to the project manager.

What You'll Do:

Assist with developing typical sections, alignments, profiles, layouts, and cross-sections. Support design team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for specific tasks and quantity calculations. Monitor compliance with applicable codes and engineering practices. Perform engineering calculations and estimates. Collect and process data for topographic surveys and right-of-way engineering for use in design analysis.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering. Minimum four years of transportation engineering experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency in Microstation, AutoCad, and Civil3D software.This hybrid job operates between an office environment and a field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones and copy machines. May require occasional exposure to work environments that may include inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee include frequent sitting, moving, standing, talking, hearing, and occasional balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling. This job may occasionally require operating a company vehicle, and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What Benefitsย You'llย Enjoy:ย ย 

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing aย comprehensive benefits package!ย Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked. If you have questions, contactย careers@consoreng.com.ย 

  • Career Growth & Development -ย Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.ย ย 
  • Work-Lifeย Alignmentย -ย Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.ย ย 
  • Wellness -ย Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeย assistanceย program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.ย ย 
  • Life -ย Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.ย ย 
  • Community -ย Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeeย networks and groups.ย ย ย 

How Your Career Will Grow:ย ย 

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined-it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.ย ย 

Whyย You'llย Love Consor:ย ย ย 

You'll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.ย Click hereย to learn more about Consor.ย 

Consor's Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplaceย 

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andย maintainsย employment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,ย in accordance withย applicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor alsoย maintainsย an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.ย 

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at (786) 275-7370. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.ย ย 

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at (786) 275-7370.ย ย 

Notices:ย The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.ย 

At Consor, we're committed to recruiting teammates ready to expand their potential. To safeguard candidates, we use only legitimate recruitment practices. Initial outreach is conducted through official Consor email addresses or LinkedIn messaging; be suspicious of any inconsistencies.ย  We do not request personal data, sensitive information or banking details during the application process. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through Microsoft Teams-never through messaging apps or other calling services. All job offers are merit-based, delivered verbally, and followed up by written confirmation. If personal information is required to initiate the hiring process, it will be collected through secure, authorized channels. If ever in doubt, contactย careers@consoreng.com.ย 

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