Highway Engineer
About the role
We are part of HDR, a company where each employee-owner brings their authentic self to work every day. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion and values the diverse perspectives of its employees. Our mission is to create transportation systems that enhance economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life.
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.
- Aid in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects including preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Communicate effectively 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 ensure client satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- B.S.C.E. 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 Civil Engineering or related 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 transportation is more than movement; it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. HDR's Transportation Business Group works on a wide range of projects, from modernizing aging infrastructure to pioneering next-generation transportation solutions. HDR is 100% employee-owned, offering a unique culture and benefits like a stock plan for retirement and a 401(k) matching contribution.
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. We support eight Employee Network Groups to foster a supportive environment and encourage engagement and contribution.
Primary Location
United States - Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh
Other Locations
- United States - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
- United States - Pennsylvania - Bethlehem
- United States - Pennsylvania - Mechanicsburg
- United States - Pennsylvania - Plymouth Meeting
Business Class
Highways
Keywords
- Senior Highway Engineer
- Highway Engineer
- Highway Engineering
- Transportation Engineer
- Transportation Engineering
- Roadway Engineer
- Roadway
- Highway
- MicroStation
- InRoads
Equal Opportunity Employer
HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.