Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer
@ Civil Design, Inc.

Collinsville, Illinois, United States
On Site
Posted 12 days ago

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Civil Engineer - Roadway Designer

Civil Design, Inc. (CDI) is a multi-disciplined civil engineering firm offering civil site, structural, land surveying, and GIS services since 1996. The team of over 150 professionals works from six locations across Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky serving diverse service lines including Infrastructure + Analytics, Site, Structures, Survey, Transportation, and Water Resources.

Role Overview

The Civil Engineer – Roadway Designer will support CDI's mission of Building Stronger Communities by designing municipal roadways, Interstate highways, intersections, interchanges, ADA compliant sidewalks, and multi-use facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and plan production for municipal roadways and highways
  • Create roadway design elements including horizontal/vertical alignments, cross sections, and intersection layouts
  • Develop drainage design, pedestrian facilities, utility conflict resolutions and relocations
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Project Engineers for effective project solutions
  • Work on a wide variety of project types while ensuring quality standards

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Strong technical skills in transportation engineering and roadway design
  • Experience with governmental clients in Kentucky, Missouri, and/or Illinois
  • Proficiency in CADD software including MicroStation/Open Roads Designer preferred, AutoCAD/Civil 3D acceptable
  • Good communication skills and team collaboration

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a four-year college or university
  • EI/PE credentials strongly encouraged
  • 1 – 8 years of experience
  • Position may be based at any CDI location; requires up to 10% travel

Why Join CDI?

At CDI, you are invited to join a people-first culture with shared ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Enjoy flexible work options, meaningful projects, and a collaborative environment. Additional benefits include a 401(k) match, comprehensive health coverage, competitive PTO, and volunteer time off.

Key skills/competency

Civil Engineering, Roadway Design, Transportation, CADD, Municipal, Highway, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Collaboration, Project Management

How to Get Hired at Civil Design, Inc.

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Civil Design, Inc.: Learn about their projects and culture.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight transportation engineering skills.
  • Emphasize CADD expertise: Detail experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD.
  • Showcase teamwork: Use concrete examples in your application.
  • Prepare for interviews: Discuss municipal roadway design experience.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AutoCAD and Civil 3D fundamentals
Practice MicroStation/Open Roads Designer tasks
Study roadway design standards and guidelines
Refresh CADD drafting techniques and details

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in past projects
Explain conflict resolution examples
Discuss collaboration with project teams
Share effective communication experiences

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