Roadway Design Engineer - Charlotte, NC

Company Overview

LJB Inc. is a growing, forward‑thinking engineering firm that delivers innovative, community‑focused solutions across the country. Founded in 1966, the company specializes in civil and structural engineering and also offers expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. With a diverse client base and a track record of successful projects in all 50 states and several countries, LJB is expanding its impact across the nation.

For more than five decades, LJB’s Transportation Practice has designed infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. The full‑service team brings deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project, creating safe, efficient, and forward‑thinking transportation solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. The role is open to fully remote candidates located in North Carolina.

Annual Compensation: $90,000–$125,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

LJB offers competitive compensation packages that include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
• Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including cross sections, traffic control, drainage, and signing and pavement markings plans.
• Coordinate design activities and meetings between design staff, subcontractors, and client managers.

• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling performance.
• Identify schedule and cost variance and develop/implement recommendations for corrective action.
• Actively participate and serve in leadership positions in transportation‑related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. Successful candidates will have their PE or the ability to obtain PE within 1 year of hire.

• 4+ years of progressive engineering experience with broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.
• Experience working with DOT design projects required; experience with NCDOT or ODOT is a plus.
• Micro Station, Geopak, and Open Roads Designer (ORD) design software experience preferred.

LJB Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to succeed. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB Inc. is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm that presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a LJB Inc. employee without a current, fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team.