Highway Design Project Engineer

Job Description

Highway Design Project Engineer

Location: Dover or New Castle, DE

Schedule: Hybrid

• 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 preparing engineering documents for advertisement and construction, as well as construction cost estimates.
• Work closely 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 client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and project success.
• Develop expertise in highway design and contribute to company growth in the transportation sector.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 3‑6 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 for State Agency Transportation Departments – Delaware preferred.

An excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.