Senior Highway Engineer

HDR is an employee-owned company committed to inclusion and empowering employees to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work every day. This role supports HDR’s mission to positively impact communities and the world.

In the role of Senior Highway Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Serve in the lead technical role in the detailed development of urban roadway design projects.
• Perform quality assurance checks on major transportation projects on interstate and state highway systems.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity.
• Assume some project management duties and interact with clients as needed.
• Supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed

• Experience with Micro Station, InRoads, Microsoft Office applications
• Previous work experience with Cal Trans/Local Cities projects (studies and design) is preferred.
• California License Professional Engineer
• Bachelors degree in a related Engineering program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preference will be given to local candidates.
• Experience with Micro Station, InRoads, AutoCAD and Civil 3D preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• Must have coordinated survey, grading, drainage and utilities and layout of various site items is a plus
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

United States-California-Riverside

Highway + Road

Full-time

Regular

Business Class :
Highways

Jan 29, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let s work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world s greatest challenges. We re always looking for great talent to join our global teams.