What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineer - Roadway Design position at DLZ Corporation?
About DLZ:
At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.
Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.
Job Description:
What You’ll Do
Shape the Future with DLZ!
At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.
Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.
DLZ is seeking a Transportation Engineer – Roadway Design to support our growing Michigan transportation practice. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands on roadway and drainage design, working within MDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid standards, and is progressing toward Professional Engineer licensure in Michigan.
What You’ll Do
- Perform roadway engineering and drainage design for transportation projects throughout Michigan.
- Prepare and coordinate plan sets, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules in accordance with MDOT standards.
- Work within OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D to produce high quality designs and construction documents.
- Coordinate with engineers and technical staff; review and check drawings for accuracy and quality.
- Participate in field reviews and construction site visits as required.
- Follow established Quality Control (QC) and safety procedures.
- Support client progress reporting and assist with business development efforts for Michigan clients.
- Provide technical guidance to entry level engineers and support staff as experience grows.
What Success Looks Like
- Independently delivers roadway and drainage design components on MDOT and Local Agency projects.
- Demonstrates reliable design and modeling proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
- Progresses toward Michigan PE licensure and increased technical responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in roadway/transportation engineering.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
- Ability to obtain Michigan Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within 2 years.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
- Ability to safely access and traverse construction sites in Michigan.
Preferred
- Experience with MDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
- Drainage design and MS4 compliance experience.
- GIS or PASER experience.
Investing in Your Future:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts & health savings account
- 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)
- Paid parental leave
- Life & AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Wellness program with reimbursement benefits
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws.