Highway Engineer

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center seeks a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join the Access Design team in Pittsburgh. The role emphasizes collaboration, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and innovative design solutions across multiple projects.

The candidate should have a Civil Engineering degree, and CAD proficiency; EIT/FE/PE are preferred. Strong communication and multitasking abilities are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• EIT/FE/PE are preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of CAD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in outside contact and communication for specific projects.
• Capital improvement planning including cost estimates, feasibility studies, and developing recommendations and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on intersection design, traffic signal design, roadway signing and pavement marking plans, and traffic and signal operations analysis.
• Obtain and analyze PennDOT’s Highway Occupancy Permit Design Criteria/procedure HOPs.
• Assist in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, impact studies, permits, and designs for projects.
• Review construction site to monitor progress and other duties per the contract documents.
• Serve as on-site project representative.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Strong communication

Multi-project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

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.

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