Highway Engineer

Mackin Engineering Co; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Educational assistance and pro­fession

Job summary

Mackin Engineers & Consultants seeks a skilled Highway Engineer to support planning and design of transportation infrastructure in a collaborative Pittsburgh area team. You will prepare highway plans, cost estimates, and contract documents from preliminary to final design while contributing to multiple projects.

The role requires a civil engineering background with 5+ years in highways, EIT/FE, and familiarity with PennDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in highway field or equivalent.
• EIT/FE required, PE preferred.
• Familiarity with PennDOT standards, practices, and funding programs.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads and related software.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design or prepare highway plans under the direction of senior engineers, including construction, right-of-way, erosion and sediment control, signing, stormwater, highway lighting, pavement marking, and maintenance protection of traffic.
• Review highway plan designs, calculations, or cost estimates for completeness and accuracy.
• Establish horizontal/vertical alignments, drainage design, and develop contract documents.
• Coordinate utility conflicts and relocations and communicate design impacts to projects.
• Prepare statements of interest or letters of interest and technical/price proposals.
• Review submissions, prepare reports, cost estimates, specs, quantities, and presentation figures for RFPs and SOIs.
• Conduct field views as needed.
• Provide direction/review for CADD design and drawings.
• Support internal departments with highway engineering services for projects.
• Advise management of developments affecting profit, schedule, costs, client relations.
• Contribute to Mackin’s success by supporting departments and clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Mackin Engineers & Consultants is seeking a skilled Highway Engineer to support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects. This position involves performing a range of engineering tasks using established design criteria, standards, and processes. The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of highway plans, specifications, and cost estimates from preliminary through final design and contribute to multiple design projects simultaneously. This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects while developing technical expertise and advancing your career in a collaborative team environment.

ABOUT MACKIN:

Founded in 1960, Mackin is a multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm providing innovative solutions for public and private sector clients across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and West Virginia. Our team is committed to integrity, quality, and excellence, and we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Design or prepare highway plans, under the direction of senior engineers - including construction, right-of-way, erosion and sediment pollution control, signing, stormwater, highway lighting, pavement marking, and maintenance protection of traffic
• Review highway plan designs, design calculations, or cost estimates to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformity to engineering standards and practices
• Establish horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage design, and develop contract documents
• Coordinate utility conflicts and relocations and communicate all aspects of design that may affect directly or indirectly affect the project
• Execute or assist with statements of interest (SOI) or letters of interest preparation and technical and price proposals
• Review submissions, prepare reports, cost estimates, specifications, tabulation of quantities and marketing field views/presentation figures for RFP's and SOI's, as needed
• Conduct field views, as needed
• Provide direction and review for CADD design and drawings
• Support internal departments with highway engineering services required to execute projects
• Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
• Contribute to the overall success of Mackin by supporting internal departments, providing exemplary service to clients, and striving to meet on-going initiatives to grow and develop the company

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in the highway field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• EIT/FE is required, PE preferred
• Familiarity with
  PennDOT standards, practices, and funding programs.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and related engineering software.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• On-the-job training with experienced engineers
• Career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Mackin Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.