Engineer III – Transportation (Utilities)

HNTB; Lake Hiawatha (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation engineering is seeking an Engineer III to manage utility engineering processes for highway infrastructure projects. The role involves collaborating with project managers and utility representatives, applying engineering standards, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and relevant experience, with a strong understanding of utility systems and design standards.

Qualifications

• 4 years relevant experience with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, or 2 years with PhD.
• Familiarity with NJDOT Utility Policies and Design Manuals.
• Understanding of OSHA and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility records collection and cataloguing.
• Coordinate subsurface utility engineering investigations.
• Prepare utility construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of utility systems

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Engineer III – Transportation (Utilities) role at HNTB.

Responsible for executing the NJDOT Utility Engineering process or similar for other clients on highway infrastructure projects. Works closely with the Project Manager, design team, utility owner representatives, and client personnel. Applies engineering techniques, procedures, design criteria, and utility industry standards to projects through various phases, from concept to construction. May mentor and supervise junior staff.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead utility records collection and cataloguing.
2. Develop utility base plans by reconciling multiple sources.
3. Coordinate subsurface utility engineering investigations.
4. Perform conflict analysis of proposed designs with existing utilities.
5. Create conflict identification matrices per TRB best practices.
6. Identify strategies to avoid utility relocations; prepare checklists and alternatives when relocations are unavoidable.
7. Negotiate with utility owner representatives for proposed relocations.
8. Prepare utility construction plans, specifications, and quantity calculations.
9. Review and approve utility owner cost estimates and supporting documents.
10. Develop utility risk assessment plans and contribute to project schedules and risk registers.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 4 years relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree + 3 years, or
• PhD + 2 years.

What You'll Bring

• Knowledge of utility systems (electric, gas, water, sewer, telecom, pipelines, railroads).
• Familiarity with NJDOT Utility Policies and Design Manuals.
• Understanding of OSHA and NESC standards.
• Experience with MicroStation, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage time, forecast needs, and communicate effectively.

Preferred

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Additional Information

Locations: Cherry Hill, NJ; Parsippany, NJ; Princeton, NJ.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available. HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.