Highway Design Engineer

CDR Maguire Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a qualified Highway Design Engineer to join their Allentown office. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in a variety of design and plan preparation tasks while working alongside experienced professionals. The firm prides itself on delivering comprehensive engineering consulting services and is dedicated to solving complex challenges through innovation. As part of a supportive team, you will have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to meaningful projects that shape infrastructure. If you are passionate about highway design and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Packages

Professional Development Resources

Flexible Work Options

Support for Family Members

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of highway design experience with a focus on engineering computations and report writing.
• EIT certification and knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines required.

Responsibilities

• Perform highway engineering design functions under supervision and assist in project site visits.
• Support proposal development and keep up-to-date with design technology advancements.

Skills

Highway Design

Engineering Computations

Report Writing

Cost Estimation

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.