Senior Highway Engineer

About the role

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work and is interested in learning more about project management. As a Senior Highway Engineer, you’ll bring your experience in highways, streets, and roadway design to lead and support a wide range of projects—from conceptual planning through final design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex engineering designs, plans, and drawings for a variety of projects, including urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections.
• Apply advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods and technologies.
• Affiliate with client production.
• Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client's goals.
• Cook up and coordinate effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Responsible for the design, plan production and quality reviews of assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.

Requirements

• Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania required.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and a passion for team success.
• Working knowledge of PennDOT design criteria, design manuals, and standards.
• Familiar with MicroStation as well as relevant software programs which may include InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoTURN, and ASTA.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS, URMS, AutoTAB, PCIT, and EPS interfaces.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway design and plan preparation for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
• Experience in highway design for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission a plus.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles.
• Ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.