Highway Engineer

HDR; Mechanicsburg (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is looking for a qualified transportation engineer to join their Mechanicsburg team. Responsibilities include working on highway/roadway design projects, both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of relevant experience, and a professional engineering license. Knowledge of CAD engineering software is essential. The role supports project management, communication with clients, and mentoring junior staff. Full-time position with a commitment to hiring diversity.

Qualifications

• 5 years of transportation engineering design experience required.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized in Pennsylvania.
• Experience working on PennDOT / PTC projects is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with highways and roads CAD engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Work as a key member of a highway/roadway design team.
• Prepare roadway/highway design work using local or AASHTO standards.
• Assist in the management of larger projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Transportation engineering design

Communication skills

Leadership and management

CAD engineering software

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Autodesk Infraworks

Civil3D

MS Office

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• 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 PennDOT / PTC projects.
• Experience working on Design‑Build projects a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work concurrently with multiple design teams, and leadership and management skills.
• Preference given to local candidates.

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

Primary Location: United States – Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh

Other Locations: United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – Pennsylvania – Bethlehem, United States – Pennsylvania – Mechanicsburg, United States – Pennsylvania – Plymouth Meeting

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Highways

Job Posting: Apr 22, 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.