Highway Designer

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Highway Designer to contribute to impactful urban and rural roadway projects. This role emphasizes collaboration with project engineers to ensure detailed designs meet high standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and proficiency in essential engineering software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD. Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a culture that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient with MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Experience with highway and road engineering software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design urban and rural roadway projects with a team.
• Manage alignment, geometrics, drainage, and construction estimates.
• Assist in creating technical reports and specifications.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil 3D

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Highway Designer, we'll count on you to:

1. Work on a team with other project engineers on the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects
2. Take responsibility for alignment and profile, geometrics, drainage, development of plans and construction estimates
3. Provide assistance with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations
4. Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on WVDOT projects preferred
• Experience working on Design-Build projects a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work with various teams, and leadership and management skills desirable
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, familiarity and demonstrated experience with Highways and Roads engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk InfraWorks and Civil 3D
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-West Virginia-Charleston

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Aug 5, 2024