Highway Design Engineer – Interchanges & Roadway Systems

HDR, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Highway Engineer to join a key highway design team. You will prepare roadway designs, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and help manage projects from scope through delivery.

The role requires a BSCE, a PE license, and 5 years of transportation design experience with Ohio DOT. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and Bentley ConceptStation is preferred. HDR’s employee-owned culture supports collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (PE).
• Hands-on experience with highways and roads CAD tools (OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer, Civil3D, Bentley).
• 5 years of transportation engineering design; Ohio DOT and Design-Build experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway design team for projects of varying size.
• Prepare or oversee roadway/highway design work to local/AASHTO standards.
• Assist in managing projects including scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage communication with design teams and clients; mentor junior staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BSCE or related field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil 3D

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Highway Engineer to join a key highway design team. You will prepare roadway designs, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and help manage projects from scope through delivery.

The role requires a BSCE, a PE license, and 5 years of transportation design experience with Ohio DOT. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and Bentley ConceptStation is preferred. HDR’s employee-owned culture supports collaboration and growth.