Civil/Highway EIT/Designer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector seeks a Civil/Highway EIT/Designer to join their NY/NJ team. The role involves collaborating on highway design projects, producing technical documents, and ensuring compliance with local codes. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering and proficiency in relevant software, contributing to impactful projects in the community.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with engineering software and tools essential.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is crucial.
• Experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NJDOT projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce design criteria, plans, calculations, and cost estimates for highway projects.
• Coordinate design packages and ensure project schedules are met.
• Work with project engineers on detailed design tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MS/BS in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Civil3D

Autodesk Infraworks

Job description

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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

HDR NY/NJ Transportation Business Group is seeking to hire a Civil/Highway EIT/Designer to work on Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build Projects.

The primary duties of the Civil/Highway EIT will include working as part of a team to produce design criteria, design plans, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway and civil projects. The candidate should be a team player ready to work in a collaborative environment within the NY/NJ Civil/Highway Section. The Civil/Highway EIT shall be familiar with local and national codes, standards, and specifications.

In this role, you'll:

• Work with project engineers on detailed design of local roadway/highway, hydraulic/hydrologic analysis, storm/sanitary sewer design, site grading, stormwater pollution prevention plans, utility design, permitting, and coordination with regulatory agencies.
• Take responsibility for alignment, profile, geometrics, drainage, and development of plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Assist in creating and submitting technical reports, specifications, and calculations.
• Coordinate design packages, track quality reviews, and ensure project schedules are met in design-build projects.

Keywords: Highway, Roadway, Civil, EIT

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Preferred candidates will have EIT and be on track for NY or NJ PE. Candidates without EIT will be titled “Civil/Highway Designer”.
• Experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, NJDOT, and NJTA projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Commitment to our employee-owned culture.
• Residents of the metro NY/NJ/CT area are preferred.
• Positions available in NY, Newark, NJ, or White Plains, NY.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, and experience with highways and roads engineering software like Bentley Open Roads Designer, Civil3D, or Autodesk Infraworks.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is essential.

Our Values and Commitment

HDR is our company. We build on each other's experiences and perspectives to make great things possible daily. This fosters our collaborative culture, trust, and connection to the communities we serve.

As employee owners, we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) promote belonging and support, with executive sponsors and open participation for all employees.