Roadway Engineer - Transportation Market

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose-to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities-we deliver innovative solutions for life's essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals-we're a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you're joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
• 10 to 15 years of roadway design experience, preferably in Alabama
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification, required
• Strong experience with ALDOT projects, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), strongly preferred

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit-someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About the Role

As a Roadway Engineer, you will:

• Conduct work on transportation projects including roadway design, sidewalk and trail design, intersection and safety improvements, engineering feasibility studies, and transportation planning
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects
• Prepare and review preliminary and final plans, technical specifications, construction contract documents, and cost estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary
• Participate in construction contract advertising and bidding, contract administration, and construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) work as needed
• Lead design production and coordinate project activities with city, state, and county officials and other external agencies
• Mentor junior engineers and technical support personnel assigned to projects
• Coordinate work with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff
• Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others as appropriate; resolve complex problems such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination challenges

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you're excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Here's what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.