Highway Engineer

Overview

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our dynamic team and help us to design the critical infrastructure that improves our world!

We are looking for an experienced Transportation - Highway Engineer to join our team in our Tampa, FL office. Our highway contracts range from small‑scale intersection improvements to complex interchanges and new corridor designs to statewide and district wide continuing services contracts. We also provide a full range of design‑build and owner’s representative services.

• Develop roadway designs and produce construction plans for FDOT and local agency projects.
• Design horizontal and vertical alignments, roadside features, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans.
• Coordinate utilities, prepare specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Support design‑build and alternative delivery projects, including P3 initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

• 5–10 years of experience in highway/roadway design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Proficiency in Micro Station, Geopak, InRoads, Open Roads, and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with 3D design and alternative delivery methods (Design‑Build, P3) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and desire to grow professionally.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, client meetings, and other WRA offices as needed.

• Be part of a growing Florida team with access to exciting, high‑impact projects.
• Work in a supportive, people‑first culture that values your contributions.
• Access to cutting‑edge tools and technologies.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group Life Insurance, as well as optional life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti‑discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (No sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa)

Not accepting resumes from third‑party recruiters for this position.

Position # 2811 – Onsite – Mid Level – Full‑time – Engineering and Information Technology – Civil Engineering.