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Design Engineer - Transportation

McFarland-Johnson, Inc

Hollywood, FLFull-timeSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
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Location
Hollywood, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

McFarland-Johnson seeks a Design Engineer to join its Transportation Division in the Hollywood, Florida office. The role supports roadway and transportation projects, including work for state DOTs and municipalities. The candidate will prepare construction plans, develop 3D models, and prepare engineering reports and specifications. Some fieldwork travel may be required. The position offers growth opportunities within an employee-owned firm.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCAD, nice to haveMicroStation, nice to haveMicrosoft Office Suite, nice to haveHighway Design, requiredOpenRoads Designer, nice to haveFDOT CADD, nice to haveFDOT Design Standards, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, requiredEngineer Intern Certification, nice to have1+ Years Relevant Highway Design Experience, required

Full job description

Design Engineer - Transportation

EOE Statement Our employee owners come to MJ for the variety of project work and stay for the people they work with on those projects! Our people set MJ apart and drive our success for our clients. MJ provides an inclusive environment and rewards employee owners' hard work. Our culture of innovation and collaboration fosters creativity and encourages employees to do their best work.

MJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Applicants who wish to apply for an open position with MJ who require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact MJ's Human Resources Department at [email protected] to request assistance.

Category Engineering

Description

AtMcFarland Johnson(MJ), you'll own your future. We're a100% employee-ownedfirm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.

MJ seeks aDesign Engineerto join our widely respected and diverseTransportation Divisionin ourHollywood,Floridaoffice location.

Successful candidates will have experience in Florida's Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway projects, possess high adaptability, technological proficiency, and a dedication to meeting client expectations. The role entails undertaking a broad range of responsibilities, requiring proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and the Microsoft Office Suite for construction plan preparation, development of 3D models, engineering report preparation, and specification development.

If you are ready to take on this challenge, we cordially invite you to become valued member of our exceptional team.

The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team of transportation engineers, contributing their expertise to a diverse array of projects across multiple state DOT's and Municipalities along the East Coast and Florida. Our esteemed client base encompasses DOT's, local governments, and private developers, all committed to fostering the growth and enhancement of our living, working, recreational, and educational environments.

Some fieldwork travel may be required.

This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for a career-minded professional interested in joining MJ's award-winning firm and becoming part of our employee-owned culture of performance and client service.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering required.

  • Engineer Intern Certification Preferred.

  • 1-5 years of relevant highway design experience required.

  • MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer experience preferred.

  • Familiar with FDOT CADD and Design Standards.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Superior organizational and interpersonal skills to work effectively as a team, develop and maintain client relations, meet project demands and schedules.

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.

Position Requirements

See above.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

City Hollywood

State FL

Keywords Civil Engineer MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Pay Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 11/9/2026

This position is currently accepting applications.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,494 open Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Florida median$85–158K/yr35 salary ranges
  • US median$40–50/hr91 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 70 open Design Engineer jobs in Florida and 2,494 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Florida
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,067 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,713 of the 2,494 open Design Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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