Roadway Engineer

The Roadway Engineer role supports roadway and drainage engineering and the preparation of transportation project contract documents for DOT clients as part of Egis’ Knoxville, TN team. This contract position involves collaborative delivery of PS&E packages and coordination of project documentation.

Location and Employment Details

• Location: Knoxville, TN (hybrid)
• Job type: Contract
• Minimum experience: 5 years

Reporting schedule: The candidate may report in-office or work a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway and drainage design for TDOT (or other DOT clients), including geometric roadway design.
• Assist in analyses, develop calculations, and prepare contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with applicable state and local agency requirements.
• Collaborate with a team of roadway engineers to prepare design and contract documentation for transportation projects.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including tracking and meeting schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Demonstrate adaptability to work-sharing and partner with Lochner offices across the firm to deliver projects on-time and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BS in Civil Engineering (required).
• EIT: EIT is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in roadway design and plan preparation for transportation projects for DOT clients.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Engineering tools: Experience with Microstation is required; OpenRoads Designer is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency: TN resident highly preferred.
• Professional status: Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Client experience: TDOT experience is preferred.
• Additional design experience: Drainage, stormwater, and erosion control design experience is a plus.
• Technical experience: Traffic modeling, roundabout design, drainage design, and/or highway lighting design experience is a plus.

Technologies

• Microstation
• OpenRoads designer

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow
• Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Paid family leave
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being
• Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discount programs