Transportation Highway Lead Project Engineer

Transportation Highway Lead Project Engineer

Job Category: Technical Staff

Requisition Number: TRANS
002211

Posted: January 7, 2026

Employment Type: Full-Time

Wright‑Pierce, an award‑winning, multi‑discipline environmental engineering firm specializing in water, wastewater and civil infrastructure, is seeking a Transportation Highway Lead Project Engineer to join our company.

Salary range is $85,000 ‑ $140,000/yr.

NOTE:

Final salary is based on education, experience, certifications, and location.

• Technical design with primary focus on road, highway, and large culvert projects. Opportunities to support civil site infrastructure projects including water/wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and institutional facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations and develop engineering reports, plans, specifications and estimates.
• Perform geometric roadway layout, 3D modeling for roadway grading, stormwater management design, and pavement management.
• Participate in construction observation and administration.
• Review and assign work and/or check design calculations of junior staff.
• Perform delegated project management tasks in support of project execution.

• Strong communication, self‑motivation, and interpersonal skills.
• Personal organization and time management skills.
• Able to build strong relationship with coworkers.
• Committed to continual learning.
• Excellent attention to detail.

• 8 – 10 years’ experience required, focused design of road and highway transportation systems.
• Experience with site civil infrastructure considered a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Micro Station, AutoCAD, Mathcad.
• Experience using highway and drainage design software:
  AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Civil Work Suite, Bentley Open Roads Designer, Hydro
  
  CAD, and similar design software.

• Professional Engineer License required

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or similar
• M.S. degree considered a plus

• Portsmouth, NH – 230 Commerce Way, Suite 302
• Bedford, NH – 10 Corporate Drive, Suite 206
• Portland, ME – 75 Washington Avenue, Suite 202
• Topsham, ME – 11 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 140
• Maitland, FL – 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 290
• Jacksonville, FL – 8647 Baypine Road, Building #1, Suite 103

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well‑being benefit
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit‑sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright‑Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment

Wright‑Pierce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

At Wright‑Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Sponsorship Available: At this time, we will not support sponsorship, i.e. H‑1B or TN Visas for this position.

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