Graduate Highway Engineer

Pennoni; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking Graduate Highway Engineers to join our Newark, DE Transportation Design Hub on a full-time, direct basis. The role focuses on highway design, drainage, SWM/ESC, and utility layouts, working with a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree and have 0–4 years of highway design experience using MicroStation Connect and ORD, with preferred familiarity to DelDOT standards and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Highway/roadway design experience using MicroStation Connect and ORD.

Responsibilities

• Passion for design, including Microstation/OpenRoads Modeling of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to developing transportation plans including highway design, drainage calculations, SWM/ESC design, and water/sewer layout.
• Support projects for diverse clients including state agencies, counties, and municipalities.
• Collaborate in a team environment to produce engineering plans, documents, and reports.

Skills

Highway design

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Documentation

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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