GPI is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join our growing NC Design team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, intersection design, multimodal facilities, and safety enhancements. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to projects for state DOTs, municipalities, and other public-sector clients. Candidates may work out of our Raleigh, Charlotte, or Wilmington, NC offices. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is technically strong, detail-oriented, and motivated to grow within a collaborative and people-focused environment. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!
GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities
Prepare roadway and transportation design plans from concept through final design
Develop design criteria, calculations, technical memoranda, and construction documents
Perform geometric design, roadway alignments, profiles, and cross sections
Coordinate with project managers, planners, and other engineering disciplines
Apply applicable standards and guidelines (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT, and local agency criteria)
Assist with quantity calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports
Support agency coordination and respond to review comments
Mentor junior staff as appropriate and contribute to team development
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
3+ years of experience in transportation or roadway design (flexible based on level)
Working knowledge of roadway design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NCDOT preferred)
Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD (OpenRoads or Civil 3D a plus)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
Experience working on NCDOT or municipal transportation projects
Familiarity with multimodal design, safety improvements, or complete streets
