About Stratus
Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places .
The Role
Stratus recently partnered with Stewart Engineering and is seeking a Senior Roadway Designer to join the team. This person will produce consistently high-quality design on a wide variety of roadway projects, both large- and small-scale, including the design of major and minor arterials, limited-access facilities, bridge replacement approaches, at-grade intersections, interchanges, and municipal projects.
Responsibilities
• Assist in preparation and completion of discipline engineering designs that are responsive to project needs including the production of roadway plans, traffic management plans, pavement marking plans, signing plans, quantities, cost estimates, construction administration and final specifications
• Assist in the production of engineering drawings and specifications
• Conduct field observations and data collection activities
• Assist in preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas
• Assist in Development of project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities and cost estimates
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
• Complete work accurately andin accordance withgood engineering codes and practice
• Effectively communicate and coordinate with other team members
• Complete work on time and within budget
• Be energetic, self-directed and success focused
• Think critically and solve problems
Qualifications
Required
• 10+ years of experience in roadway design
• Associate's degree in civil engineering or related degree, exceptional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to: • Plan, design, and engineer facilities such as highways, streets, bridges, and multi-modal facilities
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation SS2 and/or Open Roads Designer
• Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel software programs
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
• Experience working with NCDOT projects preferred
Why you’ll love Stratus
• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
Interested in learning more about Stratus, please visit stratusteam.com .
Equal Opportunity Statement
Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
Requirements
Must-haves
Assist in the production of engineering drawings and specifications
Conduct field observations and data collection activities
Assist in preparation of design details, plans, and drawings within assigned task areas
Assist in Development of project design criteria, design calculations, construction details, quantities and cost estimates
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
Complete work accurately andin accordance withgood engineering codes and practice
Effectively communicate and coordinate with other team members
Complete work on time and within budget
Be energetic, self-directed and success focused
Think critically and solve problems
10+ years of experience in roadway design
Associate's degree in civil engineering or related degree, exceptional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Knowledge of transportation engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to: • Plan, design, and engineer facilities such as highways, streets, bridges, and multi-modal facilities
Advanced knowledge of MicroStation SS2 and/or Open Roads Designer
Intermediate skills in MS Word and Excel software programs
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice-to-haves
Experience working with NCDOT projects preferred
Why you’ll love Stratus
A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
Paid Holidays & Competitive PTO plans
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