Highway Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Highway/Roads Engineer to contribute to urban and rural projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of experience and a professional engineering license. Responsibilities include overseeing CAD Designers, preparing engineering designs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This full-time role is part of an employee-owned culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in roadway engineering design.
• Professional engineering license recognized for the location.
• Experience with Highways and Roads CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to engineering development of highway projects.
• Oversee CAD Designers and junior staff.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for projects.

Skills

Roadway engineering design

Civil3D Design and Modeling

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Professional Engineering License

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

HDR employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves and ideas to work. HDR fosters a culture of inclusion and asks what our impact on the world is as we serve communities through transportation systems. HDR’s Transportation Business Group shapes systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably, from highways and bridges to transit, rail, aviation, ports, and marine infrastructure. Our work supports economic vitality, public safety, sustainability, and quality of life. We are employee-owners, which underpins our collaborative culture across the world.

Overview

In the role of Highway/Roads Engineer, we’ll count on you to contribute to engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve mobility challenges with innovation and technical excellence. This is a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and help shape the future of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and junior staff
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
• Grow as a leader providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Learn from senior staff to help grow your knowledge and expertise
• Assist with project management responsibilities as Deputy PM (Optional)
• Other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Civil3D Design and Modeling Experience
• WisDOT Process Knowledge

• Required Qualifications
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Wisconsin-Madison

Other Locations: United States

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass : Highways

Job Posting: Mar 12, 2026

Equal Opportunity
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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