Highway Design Engineer

CDR Companies; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in engineering consulting is looking for a qualified Highway Design Engineer to join their Allentown office. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in highway engineering design, including preliminary and final design tasks, while working closely with a team of professionals. You'll be involved in project site visits, proposal development, and staying updated on the latest design technologies. With a commitment to supporting your professional growth, this firm offers a competitive benefits package and a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and excellence in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Professional Development Resources

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of highway design experience required.
• Ability to perform complex highway design tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway engineering design functions under supervision.
• Assist with development of proposals and project site visits.

Skills

Highway Engineering Design

Engineering Computations

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

EIT Certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking a qualified Highway Design Engineer with 0-5 years of experience for our Allentown, PA office. This role will be responsible for performing a variety of design and plan preparation functions with limited supervision and guidance, including engineering computations, cost estimates, checking, report writing, etc.

CDR Maguire delivers engineering consulting services, emergency management solutions, and disaster health and medical services. Founded in 1938, the firm has grown with offices across the nation. Serving clients in New England, Pennsylvania, and Florida, CDR Maguire Engineering is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm that operates at the intersection of innovation and alternative project delivery solutions. Partnering with clients to solve their most complex challenges, CDR Maguire Engineering provides a full continuum of services, including project and program management, transportation design, and construction engineering management and inspection.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Functions

• Perform highway engineering design functions including preliminary and final design under supervision, review or checking of designs, engineering computations, specifications, cost estimates, and report writing, etc.
• Conduct and/or assist in visits to project sites, project status meetings, and public meetings.
• Assist in developing skills and knowledge of coworkers.
• Assist with development of proposals, letters of interest, supplements, etc.
• Provide support to other regional offices as needed.
• Keep up-to-date with new design technology, construction equipment, and bridge design/construction advancements.

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 0-5 years of progressively responsible highway design related experience.
• EIT certificate.
• Prior experience with PennDOT, and softwares, such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines with respect to field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, management, coworkers, customers, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform complex highway design tasks independently.
• Ability to provide guidance to other members of the highway project team.

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.