Civil​/Highway Engineer

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HDR NY/NJ Transportation Business Group is seeking to hire a Civil/Highway Project Engineer to work on Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects.

The primary duties of the Civil/Highway Project Engineer include leading teams to produce design criteria, plans, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway and/or site/civil projects. The candidate should be a team player ready to work collaboratively within the NY/NJ Civil/Highway Section. Familiarity with local and national codes, standards, and specifications is essential.

As a Civil/Highway Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or BS in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of design experience in roadway design, including geometry, utility, drainage, grading, and traffic management.
• NY or NJ PE license is preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, Inroads, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with clients such as PANYNJ, NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, NYC Parks, or NJTA.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to mentor staff and review work for quality.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Leadership qualities and client engagement skills.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.
• Knowledge of project scheduling software.
• Participation in professional engineering communities.
• Preference for local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in roadway engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software such as Bentley Concept Station, Open Roads Designer, Autodesk Infraworks, or Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, and site planning.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential.

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United States - New York - New York

Highway + Road

Full-time

Regular

Business Class:
Highways

May 12, 2025

HDR is committed to employment equity and is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal history or records.

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