Alignment Technician / Civil Engineer (OpenRoads Designer Specialist)

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services in construction. We are currently seeking an Alignment Technician / Civil Engineer for a major transportation infrastructure project in the United States.

Position Details

• Estimated Duration: 24 months. Upon project completion, we aim to assign the employee to other projects to ensure continuity.
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia.
• Project: A major transportation infrastructure project designed to improve mobility and reduce congestion.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). 100% on-site.
• Start Date: ASAP.

Position Description

We are looking for an Alignment Technician / Civil Engineer (OpenRoads Designer Specialist) to support the design and execution of horizontal and vertical alignments for express lanes, ramps, and interchanges. The role involves ensuring compliance with GDOT, AASHTO, and project standards, with a focus on using Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) as the primary platform for modeling and design deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review 3D alignment and corridor models using OpenRoads Designer.
• Validate proposed roadway alignments in coordination with the Lead Designer, structural teams, and field survey groups.
• Manage the parametric design of typical sections, superelevation, grades, and vertical profiles using ORD.
• Process and integrate survey and geospatial data (GPS, total station, LiDAR, point clouds) into Bentley platforms.
• Prepare and issue design deliverables, such as plans, profiles, cross-sections, and reports, in accordance with GDOT standards.
• Ensure interoperability with other design platforms, like MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Provide technical support to construction teams, verifying that field layout matches approved alignments.
• Collaborate with QA/QC, roadway, drainage, utilities, and structures teams to resolve alignment-related issues.

Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of proven experience in highway or express lanes projects, preferably in the U.S. or with DOTs.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Skills: Advanced proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads Designer is mandatory. Strong knowledge of DOT standards and AASHTO geometric design criteria is also required.
• Language: Fluent in English (technical and professional), minimum B2 level.
• Desirable: Prior involvement in PPP / DBFOM projects, design-build delivery, or toll/managed lanes is a plus.

Benefits

• Holidays: 22 days.
• Travel: Covered at the beginning and end of the project.
• Accommodation: 2 weeks of hotel stay.
• Vehicle: Provided for work use, including gas.
• Work Tools: Computer and phone provided.
• Health Insurance: 50% of the cost is covered by the company.

The job description and conditions outlined above are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or required competencies, nor do they establish a labor contract. Conditions may be subject to change as required by the employer.

At Protecnium , we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from qualified professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or beliefs, sex, or sexual orientation. To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection process. We encourage candidates who may require support to inform us as early as possible.