Highway Design Project Engineer

Highway Design Project Engineer – Hybrid position in Dover or New Castle, DE.

Work closely with senior project engineers or project managers on innovative transportation and highway design projects throughout Delaware.

• Execute engineering tasks in transportation and highway design, ensuring adherence to relevant design criteria, standards, and processes.
• Apply a strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, including roadway geometry, pavement design, traffic control, and stormwater management.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction, as well as construction cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to deliver effective highway design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet state and federal highway regulations, codes, and client specifications.
• Identify design issues and provide effective solutions throughout the design process.
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and project success.
• Develop expertise in highway design and contribute to Century Engineering’s continued growth in the transportation sector.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 2+ years of relevant highway design experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) license required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal highway design regulations and guidelines.
• Proficiency with Micro Station, Open Roads Designer (ORD), 3D Modeling, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Departments – Delaware preferred.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.

We support professional growth through continuing education reimbursements, training and certification expenses, and an internal mentoring program.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies unless a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement exists. All candidates are the property of Kleinfelder.

Entry level

Full‑time

Design, Science, and Engineering

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Utilities

Salary: $80,000 – $100,000 per year

Location:

Dover, DE (or New Castle, DE)