Civil/Highway Engineer

HDR, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a Civil/Highway Project Engineer in New York. The role involves leading project teams, ensuring quality designs, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have strong technical skills, a PE license, and experience in roadway engineering. The company offers a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years in roadway design including geometry, utilities, drainage, grading, and traffic management.
• Experience with urban and rural highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of projects from concept to final design.
• Mentor and review junior staff work.
• Coordinate workload and ensure timely, within-budget project completion.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MS or BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microstation

Inroads

Microsoft Office

Job description

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, constantly asking: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each role in our organization contributes to making a difference globally. Learn how you can help make great things possible in your community and beyond.

Position Overview

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

The primary duties include leading teams to produce design criteria, plans, calculations, cost estimates, and specifications for highway and/or civil projects. The candidate should be a team player, collaborative, and familiar with local and national codes, standards, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of projects from concept to final design.
• Work independently or collaboratively within a team.
• Participate in design meetings ensuring quality and consistency.
• Mentor and review junior staff work.
• Coordinate workload and ensure timely, within-budget project completion.
• Handle project responsibilities including financial aspects, progress reports, and scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS or BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in roadway design, including geometry, utilities, drainage, grading, and traffic management.
• NY or NJ PE license preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microstation, Inroads, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with local clients such as PANYNJ, NYSDOT, NJDOT, etc.
• Strong technical skills and leadership in highway and civil design.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor.
• Active in professional engineering communities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in roadway engineering design.
• PE license.
• Hands-on CAD experience with highways and roads software.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with urban and rural highway projects.

Our Values and Benefits

We believe in building a culture of trust, inclusion, and community impact. Our employee ownership model emphasizes a supportive environment with numerous employee network groups.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. The salary range for this role in New York, NY is $96,775 - $138,250.