Highway Design Project Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking a Highway Design Project Engineer in Dover or New Castle, DE. The role involves executing engineering tasks in transportation and highway design, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

With a requirement of a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, candidates should possess 3-6 years of experience and an Engineering Intern license. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and an excellent compensation package, including health benefits and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant highway design experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) license required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal highway design regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks in transportation and highway design.
• Ensure designs meet state and federal highway regulations.
• Assist in preparing engineering documents for construction.

Skills

Transportation engineering principles

Roadway geometry

Pavement design

Traffic control

Stormwater management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Open Roads Designer (ORD)

3D Modeling

Job description

Job Description

Highway Design Project Engineer

Location: Dover or New Castle, DE

Schedule: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering tasks in transportation and highway design, ensuring adherence to relevant design criteria, standards, and processes.
• Apply a strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, including roadway geometry, pavement design, traffic control, and stormwater management.
• Assist in preparing engineering documents for advertisement and construction, as well as construction cost estimates.
• Work closely with project teams, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to deliver effective highway design solutions.
• Ensure designs meet state and federal highway regulations, codes, and client specifications.
• Identify design issues and provide effective solutions throughout the design process.
• Assist in building and maintaining client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and project success.
• Develop expertise in highway design and contribute to company growth in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 3‑6 years of relevant highway design experience.
• Engineering Intern (EI) license required.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Familiarity with state and federal highway design regulations and guidelines.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Open Roads Designer (ORD), 3D Modeling, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with project delivery for State Agency Transportation Departments – Delaware preferred.

Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Security Screening

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.