Graduate Highway Engineer

Pennoni; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is actively seeking Graduate Highway Engineers to join our Newark, DE team in a full-time, direct hire role. The position focuses on highway design and transportation projects, leveraging MicroStation Connect and OpenRoads Designer in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 0–4 years of experience, with familiarity in DelDOT standards and related tools like PW, AutoTURN, and GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience with highway design using MicroStation/ORD.
• 0–4 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation infrastructure using MicroStation Connect and ORD.
• Develop transportation plans including highway design, hydrology and drainage calculations, SWM/ES&C design, and utility layouts.
• Support diverse projects for state agencies, counties, and municipalities.
• Collaborate with team to produce engineering plans, documents, and reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Design mindset

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation Connect

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

ProjectWise (PW)

AutoTURN

Bluebeam PDF editor

GIS

Job description

Job Description

Pennoni is hiring! Pennoni is looking for passionate Graduate Highway Engineers to join our collaborative, fun team on a full time, direct basis in Pennoni’s Transportation Design Hub located in our Newark, DE office with experience consistent, but not limited to:

Job Responsibilities

• Passion for design, including Microstation/OpenRoads (ORD) Modeling of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to developing set of Transportation plans, including highway design, hydrology and drainage calculations and design, SWM and ES&C design; water and sanitary sewer utility layout, MOT plans, Right-of-Way plans and geometry.
• Support projects / tasks of various sizes for a variety of clients (including state agencies, counties, and local municipalities.)
• Participate in the development of engineering design projects, while working in a team environment to produce engineering plans, documents, and reports.

Required Attributes

• Required education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• Highway and roadway design experience using MicroStation Connect, OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• 0-4 years of experience

Preferred Attributes

• Familiarity with DelDOT Design Standards and Manuals
• Highway and roadway design experience using ProjectWise (PW), AutoTURN experience
• Bluebeam PDF editor experience
• GIS experience
• ADA and curb ramp design
• Developing project cost estimates and specifications, including Special Provisions
• Drainage design, SWM and ES&C design experience. CCR certification
• Construction consultation and utility coordination experience
• Hydrology and Hydraulic (H&H) design experience
• Utility Design, water and sanitary sewer utility layout and lighting design
• Developing Maintenance of Traffic schemes, Construction Phasing and Traffic Control Plans
• Licenses preferred: EIT

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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