Highway Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking a Highway Engineer to join a key highway design team. You will prepare roadway designs, coordinate with clients and subconsultants, and help manage projects from scope through delivery.

The role requires a BSCE, a PE license, and 5 years of transportation design experience with Ohio DOT. Proficiency in OpenRoads Designer, Civil 3D, and Bentley ConceptStation is preferred. HDR’s employee-owned culture supports collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board (PE).
• Hands-on experience with highways and roads CAD tools (OpenRoads/OpenRoads Designer, Civil3D, Bentley).
• 5 years of transportation engineering design; Ohio DOT and Design-Build experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway design team for projects of varying size.
• Prepare or oversee roadway/highway design work to local/AASHTO standards.
• Assist in managing projects including scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage communication with design teams and clients; mentor junior staff.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

BSCE or related field

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads 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 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 Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team for moderate to large projects, and to work independently on smaller projects.
• Prepare or oversee the following roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards: horizontal and vertical alignments, roadway sections, intersection layouts and sight distance determinations, interchange layouts, right-of-way plans.
• Assist in the management of larger projects or manage smaller projects including preparation of scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the following work elements: day-to-day communication (verbal and written) with the design team and client, support and advise junior engineers and technical staff, write reports and technical memos, coordinate with subconsultants, keep project on schedule and within budget, and keep client satisfied.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSCE or related field.
• 5 years of transportation engineering design experience required.
• Experience working on Ohio DOT projects.
• Experience working on Design-Build projects a plus.
• Keywords: Highway Design, Roadway Design, Transportation Engineering, Geometric Roadway Design, AASHTO Standards, ODOT Experience, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, Project Management, Design-Build Projects, Civil Engineering, Intersection Design, Interchange Design, Right-of-Way Planning, Transportation Infrastructure Design

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Hands-on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation and Open Roads Designer and/or Autodesk Infraworks and Civil3d
• MS Office knowledge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience should include urban and rural highway interchanges, intersection design, traffic management, transportation planning, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometrical layout and CAD base alignment plans
• 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.

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.) Pay Transparency Cincinnati: $79,800 - $114,000.

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Cincinnati

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Highways

Job Posting: Aug 19, 2026