Highway Designer

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$61,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

At PRIME AE
, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story—and leaves a legacy. Whether it’s through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (  ) is a nationally ranked, full‑service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500+ professionals. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors. We’re expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team—and now is an exciting time to join us.

As a Highway Designer, you will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects, primarily in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions, with exposure to a variety of urban and rural highway design initiatives. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, project managers, and technical staff on challenging, high‑impact projects that contribute to safer, more efficient roadway systems.

• Assist in the design of highway and roadway projects including interchanges, intersection improvements, roadway widening, traffic management systems, ADA upgrades, and pedestrian safety enhancements.
• Support development of horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans, drainage layouts, and site grading.
• Perform conceptual through final design work using Bentley software tools including Open Roads Designer (ORD), Micro Station, and InRoads.
• Interpret and apply relevant design standards including AASHTO, PennDOT, PTC, MUTCD, and ADA guidelines.
• Participate in field visits and site evaluations to collect data and support design development.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams and contribute to project deliverables including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification preferred (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• 0–4 years of relevant experience in highway, roadway, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of Bentley design tools (Micro Station, InRoads, Open Roads Designer); training available for strong candidates.
• Understanding of transportation engineering fundamentals and ability to apply design criteria in real‑world applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

• Full‑Career Support:
  Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.
• People‑First Culture:
  We hire top talent, champion diversity, trust, and integrity.
• Meaningful Impact:
  Work on projects—from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems—that tangibly improve lives.
• Growth‑Oriented:
  Strategically expanding capabilities and geography (e.g., Southeast acquisition, federal growth) with strong backing from investors.
• National Yet Local:
  Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.

PRIME AE Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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