Roadway Design Engineering Specialist

Roadway Design Engineering Specialist

STV currently has openings for a Roadway Design Engineer in the Transportation Group in New Jersey.

STV is seeking a motivated Roadway Design Engineer I to support the delivery of NJDOT transportation projects. The ideal candidate will be interested in developing a strong foundation in roadway design standards and practices and learning how to apply NJDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA criteria under the guidance of senior engineers and task leads. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting projects in Concept Development (CD), Preliminary Engineering (PE), and Final Design (FD), while growing within a collaborative and technically driven design team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support roadway design tasks on NJDOT transportation projects in CD, PE, and FD phases.
• Assist with development of roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, corridors, cross sections, grading, and plan production.
• Utilize Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer to assist in developing roadway models and contract plan deliverables.
• Apply NJDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA roadway design standards under the direction of senior engineers and task leads.
• Prepare plan sheets, exhibits, quantities, and supporting technical documentation.
• Coordinate with other disciplines, including drainage, traffic, structural, ROW, utilities, and environmental, under supervision.
• Participate in internal design reviews and quality control processes.
• Support preparation of technical memoranda and NJDOT submission packages.
• Actively seek feedback, training, and mentorship to develop technical and professional skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field (or expected within six (6) months of hire).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in New Jersey, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.
• 1–3 years of experience in roadway or transportation engineering (internship or co-op experience acceptable).
• Familiarity with Vissim, Synchro Studio, Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer or a strong willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of roadway design principles and geometric design concepts.
• Exposure to NJDOT, AASHTO, or FHWA design standards is a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation and the Microsoft Office Suite; AutoCAD/Civil 3D experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.