Roadway Engineer

Job Title: Roadway Designer

Job Description

This person will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects across Ohio, focusing on the development of roadway plans, profiles, and construction documents for DOT and municipal clients. This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise in roadway design while contributing to projects that enhance mobility and safety in local communities. The designer collaborates closely with engineers and project teams to deliver high-quality, constructible design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on roadway and transportation design for state DOT and local public agency (LPA) projects across Ohio.
• Develop complete roadway construction plan sets, including horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, and cross sections.
• Prepare grading, drainage, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans that meet applicable standards and project requirements.
• Apply state DOT design manuals, standards, and specifications to ensure compliant and efficient roadway designs.
• Produce detailed CAD designs using OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Review and check drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards and project specifications.
• Assist with the preparation of quantities, cost estimates, and supporting design documentation.
• Support constructability reviews and revise designs as needed based on feedback from project teams and field conditions.
• Coordinate closely with engineers and project managers to support effective project delivery and schedule adherence.
• Mentor junior designers by providing guidance on design standards, software tools, and best practices in roadway design.
• Occasionally support field visits, collect and interpret field data, and incorporate findings into design updates.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of roadway or transportation design experience.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and/or Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience producing roadway construction plans for DOT, municipal, or public infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of roadway geometry, grading, and drainage fundamentals.
• Ability to safely visit project and construction sites when necessary.
• Experience in roundabout and intersection design.
• Familiarity with maintenance of traffic (MOT) planning and documentation.
• Ability to participate in and contribute to constructability reviews.
• Interest in mentoring junior designers and supporting their professional development.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Worthington, OH.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Worthington,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 2, 2026.

About Actalent

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Salary : $35 - $45