DESIGN ENGINEER III - Highways

Wallace Montgomery; Dover; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery seeking a Highways/Roadway engineer with at least 5 years of professional experience to work in our Newark or Dover, Delaware office. The Design Engineer III will handle complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.

The role involves preparing designs, studies and reports; reviewing technical methods; developing contract drawings, specifications and estimates; and presenting at public meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering License required (DE preferred).
• 5-10 years' experience.
• DelDOT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering design, studies and reports.
• Determine / reviews appropriate application of technical methods of the work and verify compliance with criteria.
• Participate / Reviews the development of engineering design details, specifications, contract drawings and estimates.
• Prepare construction contract documents including final design details, construction drawings, specifications and estimates.
• Participate in presentations such as public meetings.
• Monitor current design trends/methodologies related to their area of expertise.
• Assist in training new employees in using CADD software.
• Client contact on a limited basis.
• Field work as team member for inspections and research for projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Highways/Roadway engineer, with at least 5 years of professional experience, to work in our Newark or Dover, Delaware office. This individual will be exposed to a variety of project types, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Design Engineer III will work on complex projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Primary Functions

• Prepare engineering design, studies and reports.
• Determine / reviews appropriate application of technical methods of the work and verify compliance with criteria.
• Participate / Reviews the development of engineering design details, specifications, contract drawings and estimates.
• Prepare construction contract documents including final design details, construction drawings, specifications and estimates.
• Participate in presentations such as public meetings.
• Monitor current design trends/methodologies related to their area of expertise.
• Assist in training new employees in using CADD software.
• Client contact on a limited basis.
• Field work as team member for inspections and research for projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineering License required (DE preferred)
• 5-10 years' experience
• DelDOT experience preferred.