Highway/Roadway Engineer - Junior Level

Position Overview

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized worldwide as a leader in this field. We are actively looking for a Junior Civil Engineer Specializing in Highway/Roadway to join our Atlanta office. Location: Atlanta. Our firm is known for its expertise in planning and designing facilities that shape coastlines, harbors, and rivers, and for innovating solutions in transportation challenges. With a global presence and a diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, and architects, we offer customized, high-quality services to clients around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design, planning, and computations in accordance with GDOT and AASHTO publications.
• Develop detailed roadway 3D models for design and construction using Bentley InRoads or OpenRoads.
• Prepare accurate construction drawings and exhibits using MicroStation, meeting GDOT, client, or corporate CADD standards.
• Perform, review, and evaluate engineers’ estimate calculations and specifications.
• Write clear, concise, and professional technical reports, correspondence, memorandums, and specifications.
• Communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team and clients, asking questions and demonstrating a willingness to learn.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Work under deadlines and manage several concurrent assignments independently.
• Design and prepare documents for projects including Freeway Improvement, Widening, and Interchange Projects; roadway improvements and grade separations; pedestrian and bike facilities meeting ADA requirements; and stage construction and traffic handling.
• Assist the project manager with plan preparation, cost estimates, report writing, proposal development, and client coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience Required: 2–5 years of experience in a Civil Engineering firm.
• EIT certification is required.
• Experience with CAD and MicroStation.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
• Ability to successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. with required documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering (counts as 1 year toward total experience).
• PE certification is preferred.
• GDOT experience and familiarity with its requirements.
• Experience using Bentley InRoads and OpenRoads is a strong plus.