Highway Engineer

About the role

We are part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, dedicated to shaping systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Our work supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainable communities, and quality of life.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects, and independently on smaller projects.
• Prepare or oversee the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection layouts and sight distance determinations, interchange layouts, right-of-way plans.
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects including preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the design team and client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSCE or related field.
• 5 years of transportation engineering design experience required.
• Experience working on PennDOT / PTC projects.
• Experience working on Design-Build projects a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work concurrently with multiple design teams, and leadership and management skills.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered.
• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans.

What We Believe

We believe in fostering a collaborative culture where each of us is valued and respected. Our employee-owned culture drives our unique approach to work, connecting employees around the world and providing opportunities for growth and success.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.

Primary Location

United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations

• United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
• United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem
• United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg
• United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Highways

Job Posting

Apr 21, 2026

Keywords

• Senior Highway Engineer
• Highway Engineer
• Highway Engineering
• Transportation Engineer
• Transportation Engineering
• Roadway Engineer
• Roadway
• Highway
• MicroStation
• InRoads

Company Information

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.