Highway Engineer

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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves : What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Employee ownership is more than a great retirement planit drives our unique culture. HDR is 100% employee owned with a stock plan that goes toward retirement (ESOP). The Average return for the last 5 years of the stock is 25.10%. HDR also offers a 401(k) matching contribution equal to 100 percent of the first 5% of your pay that you defer. Investing in HDR stock gives you the opportunity to benefit from your hard work and share in the success of the company.

Primary Responsibilities

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

• Work as a key member of a highway / roadway design team for moderate to large projects, and to work independently on smaller projects.
• Prepare or oversee the following roadway / highway design work using local or AASHTO standards : horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection layouts and sight distance determinations, interchange layouts, right-of-way plans.
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects including preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the following work elements : day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the design team and client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Keywords : Senior Highway Engineer, Highway Engineer, Highway Engineering, Transportation Engineer, Transportation Engineering, Roadway Engineer, Roadway, Highway, MicroStation, InRoads

Required Qualifications

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Primary Location :

United States-Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh

Other Locations :

United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Pennsylvania-Bethlehem, United States-Pennsylvania-Mechanicsburg, United States-Pennsylvania-Plymouth Meeting

Industry : Highway + Road

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting : Jul 18, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Truck Transportation, and Environmental Services

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