Civil/Highway Designer

Internexxus; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in infrastructure engineering is seeking a motivated Civil/Highway Designer to join their New Haven office. In this role, you'll be instrumental in transforming conceptual designs into detailed contract plans for various projects, including highways and bridges. You'll collaborate with a talented team, ensuring compliance with ADA standards and contributing to technical documentation. This position offers a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment while working on impactful projects that shape communities. If you're passionate about civil engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k)

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in civil engineering design.
• Strong math skills and proficiency in design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of highway and drainage projects.
• Create 2D and 3D design models using relevant software.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

MicroStation V8i

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

H&H is a full-service infrastructure engineering firm with over 138 years of experience. They are a trusted provider of intricate and innovative engineering solutions for infrastructure owners, contractors, and colleagues. H&H manages the entire project lifecycle, from initial study and planning through design and construction. With over 600 employees in 30 offices nationwide, they handle projects of all sizes, types, and delivery methods across the country and globally.

Job Description: Civil/Highway Designer

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and development of highway, roadway, bridge, interchange, and drainage projects within H&H’s New Haven, CT office. The successful candidate will assist in transforming conceptual designs into contract plans, specifications, and construction estimates. Responsibilities include:

• Design Assistance: Assisting in the design of highway, roadway, bridge, interchange, and drainage projects, ensuring designs are compliant with ADA standards (including sidewalks, shared-use paths, and curb ramps).
• Traffic Planning: Assisting in the design and production of traffic control and staging plans, as well as traffic signing and striping plans.
• Technical Documentation: Contributing to the creation of engineering reports and other technical documents.
• Field Work: Participating in occasional field visits and meetings for data gathering or construction inspection assistance.
• Modeling: Creating 2D and 3D design models using software such as AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and AutoTurn.
• Collaboration: Working with H&H offices across the country to deliver projects effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• EIT certification (preferred)
• Prior internship experience (preferred)
• Zero to three years of experience
• MicroStation V8i and Bentley OpenRoads experience (preferred)
• Experience with CTDOT and/or the CTDOT Highway Design Manual (preferred)
• Strong math skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

H&H offers a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k). They are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE M/F/Disability/Vets).

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