Highway Designer/EIT

HDR, Inc.; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Highway Design Coordinator in Connecticut to join our team of project engineers.

You will contribute to the detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects, focusing on alignment, geometrics, drainage, and construction estimates, while preparing technical reports and calculations. Ideal candidates hold a civil engineering degree, at least 2 years of experience, and an EIT or path toward it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in highway or roadway design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate preferred; otherwise candidate will progress toward EIT.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD; familiarity with Bentley ConceptStation, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks and Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Work with a project engineering team on detailed design of urban and rural roadway projects.
• Take responsibility for alignment, profile, geometrics, drainage; develop plans and estimates.
• Assist with the creation and submission of technical reports, specifications and calculations.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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 Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering field
• A minimum of 2 years experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• 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 Civil3d
• Candidates without their EIT will be placed into a Design Coordinator job code and will be expected to obtain their EIT for career progression
• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar field
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a mus t

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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Boston: $67,704 - $140,040

Primary Location: United States-Connecticut-Rocky Hill

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Highways

Job Posting: Aug 12, 2026