Senior Roadway Designer

About the job

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)

• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region

• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)

• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

Position Summary

The Senior Roadway Designer is responsible for developing and producing roadway and transportation plans for FDOT and other transportation projects. This position works closely with project managers and engineers to develop construction documents in accordance with FDOT standards, criteria, and project requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong roadway design and plan production experience and be proficient in either the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit or Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce roadway construction plans for FDOT and transportation projects.

• Prepare plan sheets including plan and profile, typical sections, cross sections, signing and pavement marking, maintenance of traffic (TTCP), drainage coordination, and related plan components.

• Develop roadway geometry, horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, corridors, and surfaces.

• Perform roadway modeling and grading using the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.

• Prepare plan sets in accordance with FDOT Plans Preparation Manual (PPM), FDOT Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Standard Plans, and applicable project requirements.

• Interpret engineering designs, survey information, specifications, and project criteria to develop detailed construction plans.

• Coordinate roadway design with drainage, utilities, traffic, structures, survey, environmental, and other disciplines.

• Review plans for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with FDOT standards.

• Assist engineers and project managers with design development and resolution of design issues.

• Coordinate revisions and incorporate review comments from FDOT, clients, and other agencies.

• Maintain organized CAD/model files and project documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of roadway design and plan production experience.

• Strong experience with FDOT roadway projects preferred.

• Proficiency with either the FDOT Civil 3D State Kit or Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

• Strong understanding of roadway design principles and construction plan development.

• Familiarity with FDOT design standards, plan preparation requirements, and standard details.

• Ability to read and interpret survey data, engineering plans, specifications, and technical documents.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• FDOT resurfacing, reconstruction, widening, new roadway, and/or intersection improvement projects.

• Developing complete FDOT plan sets and electronic deliverables.

• FDOT Design Standards and Standard Plans.

• Roadway corridors, intersections, turn lanes, driveways, superelevation, drainage coordination, and ADA improvements.

• FDOT submittal and review processes.

• Mentoring junior designers and providing technical guidance to design staff.

Core Competencies

FDOT Roadway Design • Roadway Plan Production • Civil 3D / FDOT State Kit • Bentley OpenRoads Designer • Horizontal & Vertical Alignment • Corridor Modeling • Grading & Surface Development • Plan & Profile • Cross Sections • FDOT Standards & Criteria • Quality Control • Multidiscipline Coordination • Technical Problem Solving

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions

• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages

• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards

• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation

• Tuition Assistance

• Student Loan Repayment

• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals

• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

• Employee Referrals

• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)

• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)

• Family Planning & IVF Benefits

• Pet Insurance

• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options

• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness

• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services