Transportation Engineer – Mid Level

Moffatt & Nichol

Transportation Engineer managing roadway design projects for DOT and municipal clients. Collaborating with stakeholders and delivering high-quality engineering designs and specifications.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design for DOT, municipal, and private sector clients
Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
Maintain and establish working relationships with regulatory agencies, local government, NCDOT, and other state and private sector clients
Provide engineering design services for design-bid-build highway and alternative delivery of projects
Manage client communications and project development for all stages of transportation design projects
Participate in project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, scheduling, and performance
Assist in identifying schedule and cost variances and developing recommendations for corrective action
Other duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Specialty in DOT Roadway Design preferred
8 to 12 years of experience in roadway design
Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate required
Professional Engineer licensure in North Carolina or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire preferred
3+ years of production experience with OpenRoads Designer
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation)
Availability and willingness to travel when necessary
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package with low employee contributions
Family coverage is available
Low-deductible plan available
Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineering designroadway designcost estimationbid package preparationschedule variance identificationcorrective action developmentproject managementtechnical approach evaluationperformance analysisdesign-bid-build

Soft Skills

communication skillsclient managementrelationship buildingteam collaborationproblem-solvingdecision-makingpresentation skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitywillingness to travel

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering CertificateProfessional Engineer licensure