Highway/Roads Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Highway/Roads Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in Gillette, Wyoming. The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Serving in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects.
• Overseeing the work of CAD Designers, and possibly other EITs.
• Preparing detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects.
• Participating in activities ranging from site feasibility analysis to final design and through the construction phase.
• Absorbing some project management duties and interacting with clients as needed.
• Performing other duties as needed.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Assist in the technical development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects.
• Collaborate with CAD Designers and possibly other EITs to ensure project accuracy and efficiency.
• Create detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects, including site feasibility analysis and final design phases.
• Manage project timelines and interact with clients to ensure project success.
• Contribute to the overall success of the project through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design.
• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 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 with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout, and CAD base alignment plans.

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Skills

The successful candidate will possess:

• Technical expertise in roadway engineering design.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Benefits

Join a dynamic team of professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through smart transportation solutions. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee ownership and participation in decision-making processes.

Pay

Salary range: $85,000 - $120,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Business Class

Highways.

Job Posting Date

August 17, 2026.

Company Information

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