Graduate Highway Engineer

Pennoni; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni in Newark, DE is seeking a Graduate Highway Engineer to join our Transportation Design Hub on a full-time, direct basis. You will contribute to highway design, drainage, SWM and utilities alongside a collaborative team in our Newark office.

The role targets 0–4 years of highway design experience and requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with proficiency in MicroStation Connect and ORD. Early career growth in a supportive, industry-leading firm is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 0-4 years of highway/roadway design experience.
• Experience with MicroStation Connect and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

Responsibilities

• Model transportation infrastructure projects using Microstation/OpenRoads.
• Develop highway design plans, hydrology and drainage calculations, SWM and E&C design; water and sanitary sewer utility layout, MOT plans, Right-of-Way plans and geometry.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to produce engineering plans, documents and reports.
• Support projects for state agencies, counties, and municipalities.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation Connect

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

ProjectWise

AutoTURN

Bluebeam PDF

GIS

CCR certification

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! Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled