Entry-Level Highway Engineer

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAI Consulting Engineers, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Highway Engineer to join the Transportation Design Group. You will design roadway, drainage, and traffic improvements and prepare plans, specs, and estimates for bidding.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET‑accredited), 0–3 years of transportation project design, and strong communication skills. EIT certification is preferred and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• BS Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University is required.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in the design of transportation projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• EIT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway, drainage, and traffic improvements for highway-related projects.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and CADD design/drafting.
• Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants, and clients to ensure all aspects of the design are consistent.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for contract bidding.
• Become well-versed with PennDOT Design Manuals and Standards.
• Perform field views and participate in meetings.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Self-motivation

Education

BS Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

SAI is seeking a Highway Engineer in our TransportationDesign Group with the desire to grow within our Highway Department.

Responsibilities

• Design roadway, drainage, and traffic improvements for highway-related projects
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and CADD design/drafting
• Work collaboratively with other team members, consultants, and our clients to ensure all aspects of the design are consistent
• Prepare plans, specifications, and estimates for contract bidding
• Become well-versed with PennDOT Design Manuals and Standards
• Perform field views and participate in meetings

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in the design of transportation projects
• BS Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited University is required
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
EIT Certification preferred