Senior Highway Engineer
Tharp Consulting · Trenton, NJ · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
The Senior Highway Engineer is responsible for leading roadway and highway design projects for major transportation agencies, including geometric design, grading, drainage, traffic management, and right-of-way coordination.
Responsibilities
- Oversee multidisciplinary design teams
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget
- Prepare design plans, calculations, and permits
- Ensure quality assurance and control
- Support construction activities through review of submittals and RFI responses
- Participate in business development and client coordination
- Maintain project documentation and performance
Requirements
- Minimum of ten years of highway or roadway design experience
- Professional Engineer license in New Jersey
- Familiarity with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike standards, and AASHTO guidelines
Skills
- Proficiency in CADD software (MicroStation, InRoads/OpenRoads)
- Proficiency in Primavera
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong technical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to lead projects and manage multiple priorities