Highway Engineer

Job Description

Step into Your New Role

As a Highway Engineer , you will be directly involved in the design and execution of a wide range of transportation projects, from small enhancements to large infrastructure developments. Collaborating with a skilled team of engineers, designers, and construction professionals, you will contribute technical expertise and innovative solutions to ensure project success. This hybrid role is available in our New Cumberland, PA office, offering significant career growth opportunities for the right individuals.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Design and Execution : Perform detailed design work for highway and transportation projects, including intersections, road widenings, interchanges, and smaller enhancements.

Technical Development : Prepare engineering documents for project advertisements and construction, ensuring compliance with applicable design criteria and regulatory standards.

Engineering Analysis : Conduct design calculations, technical analysis, and produce project specifications for transportation infrastructure.

Collaboration and Coordination : Work closely with internal teams, clients, and sub-consultants to ensure design alignment and compliance with project requirements.

Budgeting and Scheduling : Assist with project budgeting, cost estimates, and schedule tracking to support project efficiency and financial management.

Site Assessments : Conduct site visits and inspections to gather data and ensure design accuracy, providing technical support throughout the construction phase.

Construction Support : Address design-related questions or issues that arise during project execution, ensuring smooth implementation of engineering plans.

Client Interaction : Travel occasionally to project or client sites for meetings, site assessments, and project-related tasks.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6+ years of experience in highway and transportation design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with roadway, intersection, and interchange projects.
• PennDOT and / or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in design and plan preparation using MicroStation and related software.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' energy, transportation, water, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day, on every project, from over 85 offices in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following :

Benefits : Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development : We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity : Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities / Women / Disabled / Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.