Highway Engineer

Primary ResponsibilitiesWork as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects, and to work independently on smaller projects.Prepare or oversee the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection layouts and sight distance determinations, interchange layouts, right-of-way plans.Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects including preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules.Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the design team and client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied.Perform other duties as needed.Preferred QualificationsBSCE or related field.5 years of transportation engineering design experience required.Experience working on PennDOT / PTC projects.Experience working on Design‑Build projects a plus.Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work concurrently with multiple design teams, and leadership and management skills.Preference given to local candidates.Required QualificationsBachelor's degreePrevious experience in all aspects of roadway engineering designRequires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3dMS Office knowledgeExcellent communication and organizational skillsExperience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plansAn attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a mustPrimary Location: United States – Pennsylvania – PittsburghOther Locations: United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth MeetingIndustry: Highway + RoadSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: RegularBusiness Class: HighwaysJob Posting: Apr 22, 2026At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.#J-18808-Ljbffr