Senior Highway Design Engineer

New opportunity at an established civil engineering firm headquartered in Columbus, OH. This role is based in Columbus, OH.

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer, PE to join our expanding Transportation Planning and Design team. In this role, you will contribute to all phases of project development, from concept through final plan preparation, utilizing advanced drafting and engineering design techniques to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. Typical projects include highway and roadway design, interchange layouts, drainage systems, plan reviews, and coordination with regulatory agencies and utility providers.

As part of our team, you will benefit from dedicated mentorship while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of projects—from large-scale roadway initiatives to municipal and county-level improvements—ensuring both variety and professional growth. Sectors served include:

• Local, State, and Federal Government
• Commercial and Industrial enterprises
• Higher Education and K-12 institutions
• Healthcare facilities
• Hospitality industry
• Railroad operations (Class 1, Regional, Local Line Haul, and Switching/Terminal)
• Residential developments
• Utilities and Energy sectors

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical lead within a team, including review of plans and calculations
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines through effective planning and time management
• Utilize CAD and design software, including MicroStation and GEOPAK/OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Transportation Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Ohio
• 8–10 years of civil engineering experience required; prior experience with ODOT projects strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and follow-up abilities
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and project needs
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly express technical ideas
• Proven strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Creative use of technology to enhance tasks and solve problems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision wellness programs with annual reimbursement for health expenses
• Generous 401k match
• Flexible schedules
• Extensive PTO
• Grant programs

Pay

$125,000 - $140,000 per year