Highway Engineer

Jobot; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot, an established engineering firm with a history spanning over a century, seeks a seasoned Highway Engineer in Maryland to design and manage highway projects. You will lead roadway design, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with clients on complex transportation initiatives.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, a competitive salary, and opportunities to contribute to multimodal projects while ensuring compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Maryland PE license required.
• 11–15 years highway engineering experience.
• Proficiency with road design and contract documents.
• Experience with design software (MicroStation/OpenRoads).

Responsibilities

• Lead highway and transportation project design and development.
• Prepare construction plans, specs, estimates, and reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with clients.
• Support business development through proposals and client meetings.

Skills

Highway engineering

Mentorship

Client coordination

Proposal / BD support

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Job description

Hybrid + Competitive Salary + Tuition Reimbursement

Job posted by Rayenn Boyd

Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We're an established engineering firm with more than 100 years in business, known for quality work and quality people. Our philosophy is simple: we're people focused and project driven. As we grow, we're looking for team members who share our commitment to understanding today's infrastructure needs and developing smart solutions to improve how people and goods move.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to take on real technical on complex, high-visibility transportation projects across a region with a strong, active pipeline of work.

Job Details

We're seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to design and manage different highway projects. This role involves design, working on diverse projects, provide mentorship with junior engineers and client coordination for complex roadway and multimodal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of highway and transportation projects, including:
• Roadway alignments, geometric design, multimodal projects and roadside safety
• Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT standards
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Maryland
• 11-15 years of highway engineering experience
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience designing and managing highway tasks and projects and preparing contract documents

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