Highway Design Engineer

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‐disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

Van Cleef is proud to be recognized in New Jerseyas a Best Place to Work! Another great reason to join our team!

We are currently seeking a full-time Highway Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in Freehold, NJ. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 6+ years of progressive experience in the area of road and highway design.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Perform roadway/highway safety inspections and analysis
• Perform engineering design for highway geometry, access, drainage, guide rail, signing, striping, MPT, right-of-way, and other associated design tasks
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, estimates, and bid package documents
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined design teams, including subconsultants
• Conduct site visits during construction phase for client support
• Coordinate client meetings and facilitate client development

Client Support: Ensures client satisfaction and return business through delivery of high-quality design services within established timelines and budgets.

Leadership & Team Development: Mentor, support and develop junior engineers. Provide technical skill development along with professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania Professional Engineer License preferred
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certificate a plus
• 6+ years of highway design experience, including intersections and roundabouts
• NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, and/or PennDOT experience preferred
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation experience preferred
• Experience in drainage and stormwater management design
• Experience in Maintenance and Traffic Protection (MPT) design
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of effectively working on multiple projects
• High degree of self-motivation and team-oriented approach

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support. Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together. Van Cleef provides a fun, flexible, and challenging environment and embraces the core values of integrity, quality, accountability, ownership, and work life balance to guide our decisions and empower employees.

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan (Roth and Tradition) with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)
• Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation

Van Cleef Engineering Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. The estimated salary range for this position will fall between $100,000 - $120,000. The starting salary offered is contingent upon a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience/skillset, educational qualifications, and professional certifications, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

Additional Information:

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship.

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.