What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Designer position at Summit Design and Engineering Services?
Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play. We have also been recognized throughout the industry: we are the current ACEC/NC Large Firm of the Year (2023) and have been on the NC Triangle Business Journal's Fast 50 for seven years.
At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!
We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.
Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a Roadway Designer to use MicroStation/GeoPak, Corridor Modeling, and Open Roads Designer to design roads/highways, municipal streets, and pedestrian facilities in our Raleigh, NC office.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Use project specifications, detailed drawings, and verbal instructions to complete assignments.
- Perform calculations, prepare material and specifications, and provide preliminary sketches and notes for drawings.
- Work closely with engineer/project managers to obtain project information, recommend changes, and ensure drawings are accurate and complete.
Skills and Qualifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering with 1-3 years of progressive transportation design experience or AAS in Civil Engineering with 3-5 years of progressive transportation design experience
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred
- Understanding of design principles, standards, and practices
- Experience with NCDOT design standards and practices is preferred
- Proficient with MicroStation/GeoPak preferred
- Proficient with Corridor Modeling, preferred
- Ability to analyze and interpret information from multiple sources to complete assigned tasks/projects
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to work productively with limited direct oversight and management
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, meticulous, and able to meet project-specific standards and timelines
- Ability to collaborate
Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.
A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.
