Transportation Roadway Engineer

Transportation Roadway Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: Jason Watson

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.

Design the Roads That Move Ohio Forward

The Mannik & Smith Group (MSG) is growing — and we’re looking for a Transportation Roadway Engineer to join our dynamic Columbus, OH team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to lead roadway design efforts on impactful transportation projects across Ohio and beyond, while collaborating with a talented group of professionals who value innovation, mentorship, and quality design.

What You’ll Do

As a Transportation Roadway Engineer
, you’ll play a key role in the design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. You will:

• Lead and prepare transportation design plans and 3D models for ODOT, LPA, and municipal roadway projects.
• Perform and check a variety of design calculations, including drainage design, quantities, maintenance of traffic, and pavement design.
• Develop design packages for milestone submittals, including special provisions, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff, helping them grow their design and project skills.
• Collaborate with teams across offices
  , supporting MDOT projects and other multi-disciplinary initiatives as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• EIT certification required
  ; PE license or active pursuit of PE preferred
• 5–9 years of relevant experience in roadway or transportation design
• Proficiency in Micro Station required;
  AutoCAD experience highly desirable
• Familiarity with ODOT standards and experience preparing plans for DOT and municipal clients
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join MSG?

At MSG, you’ll be part of a growing, people-focused firm that values innovation, collaboration, and integrity. You’ll have the freedom to lead, the support to grow, and the opportunity to make a difference — in your career, on your team, and in the communities we serve.

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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