Highway Engineer

Mannik Smith Group; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision

401(k) employer match

Educational assistance program

Paid time off / parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Highway Engineer for our Berlin, NJ team. The role focuses on highway design, safety improvements and road infrastructure projects within a leading transportation consultancy.

A candidate with 5+ years in highway/transportation engineering and proficiency in CAD tools is preferred. The position offers a full-time, on-site opportunity in Berlin, NJ, reporting to the Transportation department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in highway design/transportation engineering.
• Licensed in NJ as EIT or PE preferred (or able to obtain soon).
• Proficiency with MicroStation InRoads/OpenRoads or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of NJTA, NJDOT, and AASHTO design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop highway alignments, profiles, typical sections and safety improvements per standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to meet objectives and budget.
• Evaluate roadways for safety improvements and traffic management during construction.
• Ensure designs comply with regulations and standards (NJTA, NJDOT, AASHTO).
• Prepare technical reports and plans using CAD software, with cost estimates.

Skills

5+ years experience

NJDOT/NJTA standards knowledge

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation InRoads OpenRoads

Job description

Highway Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Berlin, NJ

Reporting To: Daniel Horner

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 / year

Description

Artheon is seeking a highly motivated Highway Engineer to join our team in Berlin, NJ. The ideal candidate will have at over 5 years of industry experience in highway design and transportation engineering. The successful candidate should have experience with design and plan production using one or more of the following: AutoDesk Civil3D, Bentley MicroStation, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Bentley InRoads.

As a Highway Engineer, you will work on a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including roadway design, intersection improvements, and safety enhancements. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects and grow within a well-established consulting firm.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Responsibilities

• Highway and Roadway Design: Develop highway alignments and profiles, typical sections, cross-sections, and safety improvements including guide rail and median barrier design in accordance with NJTA, NJDOT and AASHTO standards.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure project objectives are met efficiently and within budget.
• Safety Improvements and Maintenance and Protection of Traffic: Evaluate existing roadways for safety improvements, including existing signage and striping. Develop the MPT needs for construction projects to manage traffic flow safely during construction, including barrier placement, construction signage, and temporary striping.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure designs comply with NJTA, NJDOT, AASHTO, and local transportation agency regulations.
• Plan Development and Software Utilization: Prepare technical reports, plans using CAD software, with preference for MicroStation, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with NJTA and NJDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience in highway design or transportation engineering.
• Certification/License: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in New Jersey preferred (or ability to obtain in the near future).
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MicroStation InRoads or OpenRoads (preferred) or other CAD software for roadway design.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with NJTA, NJDOT, and AASHTO design standards and guidelines.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.