Highway Engineer

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering firm focused on transportation and infrastructure. Our employee‑owned culture empowers teams to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions from highways to transit.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, HDR offers a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and hands‑on impact. As a roadway engineer, you will design with Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks and related CAD tools, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and professional licensure (PE) recognized by the licensing board.
• 3+ years of roadway engineering design experience, including urban and rural interchanges.
• Hands-on experience with highways CAD software such as Bentley, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks, and Civil3D; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under 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

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

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.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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

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

• Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in all aspects of roadway engineering design
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., Professional Engineer (PE) or P.Eng)
• Hands‑on experience with Highways and Roads CAD engineering software such as Bentley ConceptStation, Open Roads Designer, 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
• Strong commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

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 - Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Industry: Highway + Road
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Highways
Job Posting: Jul 15, 2026

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.