Remote Roadway Engineer Jobs
Remote Roadway Engineer jobs are in active demand at remote-first companies and large distributed teams, including employers like LJB, Parsons, and Gresham Smith, from junior to senior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure!
As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.
Within our Transportation Practice, LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. As a full-service team, we bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project—creating safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation solutions.
We are currently seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. We are open to fully remote candidates who are located in North Carolina.
Salary Range: $110,000-155,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
- Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
- Established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in NCDOT, local governments, and private clients.
- Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects.
- Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of 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 variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in project by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
- Actively participate and serve in leadership position in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- P.E. license required, North Carolina PE is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to get their NC PE within the first year of hire.
- 10 to 20 years’ or more progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience working on DOT design projects is required, experience with multiple DOTs is a plus.
- Micro Station, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer software experience.
Core Skills:
- DOT design project experience, including coordination with client technical staff and project managers
- Project management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating
- Design-build and traditional design-bid-build project delivery
- Leadership, mentoring, and cross-discipline team collaboration
- Excellent communication
Why Join LJB?
This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on LJB’s expanding Transportation Practice by leading roadway design efforts that support safer, more connected communities. As a Roadway Design Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced technical teams, partner with public and private clients, and help deliver projects from early design through final bid packages. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of a practice with strong momentum and national reach.
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. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.
Keywords: Roadway Design Engineer, Roadway, Transportation, Professional Engineer, PE, Advanced, Senior, Subject Matter Expert
Join a Growing National Engineering Firm Shaping the Future of Infrastructure!
As a growing, forward-thinking firm, LJB Inc. is expanding our impact across the country by delivering innovative, community-focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our broad technical capabilities and diverse client base have allowed us to deliver successful projects in all 50 states and several countries.
Within our Transportation Practice, LJB has spent more than five decades designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. As a full-service team, we bring deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project—creating safe, efficient, and forward-thinking transportation solutions.
We are currently seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer to support and grow our Transportation Practice in our Charlotte, NC office. We are open to fully remote candidates who are located in North Carolina.
Salary Range: $110,000-155,000 based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards.
Benefits: View our 2026 Benefits Summary
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform engineering design tasks for roadway projects from preliminary to final design.
- Develop specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages.
- Established working relationships and contact with client technical staff and project managers especially in NCDOT, local governments, and private clients.
- Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects.
- Mentor and assist junior engineers in developing final design plans, including but not limited to implementation and knowledge of 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 variances and develop and implement recommendations for corrective action.
- Participate in project by completing tasks within schedule and budget with teams comprised of different disciplines.
- Actively participate and serve in leadership position in transportation related organizations such as ASHE, ASCE, DBIA, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
ROADWAY DESIGN ENGINEER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required.
- P.E. license required, North Carolina PE is preferred. Successful candidates will be expected to get their NC PE within the first year of hire.
- 10 to 20 years’ or more progressive engineering experience possessing a broad knowledge and experience in transportation and roadway design.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5 years of project management experience.
- Experience working on DOT design projects is required, experience with multiple DOTs is a plus.
- Micro Station, Geopak, OpenRoads Designer software experience.
Core Skills:
- DOT design project experience, including coordination with client technical staff and project managers
- Project management, scheduling, budgeting, and cost estimating
- Design-build and traditional design-bid-build project delivery
- Leadership, mentoring, and cross-discipline team collaboration
- Excellent communication
Why Join LJB?
This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on LJB’s expanding Transportation Practice by leading roadway design efforts that support safer, more connected communities. As a Roadway Design Engineer, you will collaborate with experienced technical teams, partner with public and private clients, and help deliver projects from early design through final bid packages. You will also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of a practice with strong momentum and national reach.
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. If you are a self-starting individual who wishes to join an established team that believes in excellence in the workplace, this opportunity is for you.
Recruiters or staffing agencies: LJB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered the property of LJB, and no fees will be paid. Please direct all communications to the HR team.
Keywords: Roadway Design Engineer, Roadway, Transportation, Professional Engineer, PE, Advanced, Senior, Subject Matter Expert
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Who's Hiring
- LJB4
- Parsons3
- Gresham Smith1
- Mead & Hunt1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote roadway engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable roadway design software
- Familiarity with AASHTO design standards and state DOT design manuals
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience preparing roadway construction plans, profiles, and cross-sections
- Knowledge of traffic analysis, pavement design, or stormwater drainage principles
Tips for Your Remote Roadway Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to project delivery
Hiring managers in roadway engineering scan for specific project types you've delivered. Call out road classifications, design software, and whether projects were federally funded, locally funded, or design-build, because those distinctions signal fit immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists roadway engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
List software versions and standards explicitly
Recruiters filter by tools, so name the exact software you've used, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads, alongside the AASHTO or state DOT design standards you've applied. Vague entries like 'CAD proficient' get screened out.
Target agencies by their active project pipeline
State DOTs, MPOs, and large engineering consultancies cycle hiring around funded projects. Search agency websites and procurement portals to find which corridor or infrastructure programs are in design phases, then apply to firms contracted on those projects.
Prepare a technical portfolio before your interview
Roadway engineering interviews frequently include plan-review exercises or design-scenario questions. Bring redlined drawings, exhibit sheets, or a project summary that shows your calculation approach and how you resolved a real geometric or drainage constraint.
Negotiate scope of work, not just compensation
Once you have an offer, ask which project types you'll be assigned to in your first year. A role with varied roadway typologies, federal-aid projects, and client-facing responsibilities builds licensure hours and promotion eligibility faster than a single-task posting.
Remote Roadway Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote roadway engineer job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote roadway engineer employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote roadway engineers?
Remote roadway engineer roles are posted by LJB, Parsons, and Gresham Smith and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote roadway engineer roles.
Can you get a remote roadway engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote roadway engineer openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote roadway engineer jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote roadway engineers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote roadway engineer roles.
Which industries hire the most remote roadway engineers?
The sectors hiring the most remote roadway engineers are Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire roadway engineers remotely most consistently.
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