Highway Engineer

TPD; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TPD in Philadelphia is seeking dynamic Engineers with at least 3 years of experience to join its Access Design team. The ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and have strong communication skills, along with experience with engineering tools like CADD software. This role offers a creative and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth.

TPD values individuals eager to fully engage with clients and communities, encouraging those who don’t meet every qualification to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant engineering field.
• EIT, FE, or PE preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in communication related to specific projects.
• Capital improvement planning including cost estimates and feasibility studies.
• Work on intersection design and traffic signal design.
• Obtain and analyze PennDOT’s Highway Occupancy Permit Design Criteria.
• Prepare or modify reports, specifications, and plans.
• Monitor progress on construction sites as an on-site project representative.

Skills

Knowledge of CADD Software (MicroStation or AutoCAD or OpenRoad)

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Valid Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring dynamic Engineers at all levels. Our Access Design team is seeking a strong Engineer to join the team.

Our ideal candidate has minimum of 3 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Assisting in outside contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• Capital improvement planning including providing cost estimates, feasibility studies, and developing recommendations and innovative solutions
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams on tasks such as intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and pavement marking plans, and traffic and signal operations analysis
• Obtaining, analyzing, PennDOT’s Highway Occupancy Permit Design Criteria/procedure HOP's·
• Assisting in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, impact studies, permits, and designs for projects.
• Reviewing construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents
• Serving as on-site project representative.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• EIT, FE, or PE (not required, but preferred)
• Knowledge of CADD Software (MicroStation or AutoCAD or OpenRoad)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together.