Highway Engineer

Artheon; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Educational assistance program

Paid time off/ parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team in East Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on highway alignments, safety improvements, and plan development using CAD tools per NJ standards.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in highway design, a Civil Engineering degree, and a NJ EIT/PE or eligibility. Proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads and collaboration with project teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of highway design or transportation engineering experience.
• EIT or PE license in New Jersey preferred (or ability to obtain in near future).
• Proficiency in MicroStation InRoads/OpenRoads (preferred) or other CAD software for roadway design.
• Familiarity with NJTA, NJDOT, and AASHTO design standards.

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.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Highway design

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

InRoads

Job description

Company Details

Department: Transportation

Location: East Brunswick, NJ

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.

Key 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.

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• 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

• Medical coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Educational assistance program
• Paid time off/parental leave