Highway Design Project Engineer

Applied Resource Group; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Resource Group partners with an established engineering firm in Delaware to hire a Highway Design Project Engineer. This is an early-career Civil Engineer role focusing on highway, roadway, and transportation design with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office; 2 remote).

The ideal candidate will contribute to transportation infrastructure projects across Delaware and work under experienced engineers and project managers, with a path toward PE licensure.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering required.
• 0–3 years of professional engineering experience.
• Interest in highway/transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with design software like MicroStation/ORD/Civil 3D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support highway and transportation project design and development.
• Perform engineering calculations under supervision.
• Prepare plans, drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, and regulators during delivery.
• Ensure designs meet state and federal standards.

Skills

Highway design

Civil engineering

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Job description

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote

Experience: 0–3 Years

EIT License Required

The Opportunity

We are partnering with an established engineering and consulting firm seeking a Highway Design Project Engineer to join its growing transportation engineering team in Delaware.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career Civil Engineer who wants to build their career in highway, roadway, and transportation design while working alongside experienced Project Engineers and Project Managers.

The engineer will contribute to transportation infrastructure projects throughout Delaware and gain hands‑on experience across the design and delivery lifecycle.

This position follows a hybrid schedule and requires employees to work in the office three days per week. Candidates may be based out of either the Dover, DE or New Castle, DE office.

What You’ll Do

• Support the design and development of highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Perform engineering calculations and design tasks under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with roadway geometry, grading, drainage/stormwater, pavement design, traffic control, and related transportation design activities.
• Prepare engineering plans, drawings, specifications, construction documents, and cost estimates.
• Use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), 3D modeling, and related engineering/design software.
• Assist with ensuring designs comply with applicable state and federal transportation standards, regulations, and design criteria.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies throughout project delivery.
• Review plans and project documentation for accuracy, quality, and constructability.
• Help identify design challenges and work with senior team members to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Build technical expertise in highway and transportation engineering while progressing toward a Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0–3 years of professional engineering experience.
• Interest in developing a career in highway, roadway, or transportation engineering.
• Familiarity with transportation/highway design principles and engineering standards.
• Exposure to MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Civil 3D, or similar design software is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Experience with or exposure to state Department of Transportation (DOT) projects is a plus, particularly Delaware transportation projects.
• Must be able to work in‑office three days per week in either Dover, DE or New Castle, DE.

Why This Opportunity?

This position provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience on meaningful transportation infrastructure projects while learning directly from experienced engineers and project leaders. You’ll have the ability to expand your technical capabilities, take on increasing project responsibility, and continue progressing toward your PE license within a collaborative engineering environment.

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