Highway Engineer

Kleinfelder; Sewickley (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, invites applications for a Highway Engineer role in a hybrid capacity based in Mechanicsburg, PA. You will design transportation projects ranging from small improvements to large infrastructure, collaborating with engineers, designers, and construction professionals.

Ideal candidates hold a BSCE with 6+ years of highway design experience; a PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET) required.
• 6+ years of highway and transportation design experience.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with roadway, intersection, and interchange projects.
• PennDOT/PA Turnpike design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and related software.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local permitting regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed design for highway and transportation projects, including intersections and interchanges.
• Prepare engineering documents for advertisements and construction per design criteria and regulatory standards.
• Conduct design calculations, technical analysis, and produce project specifications for transportation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and sub-consultants for alignment and compliance.
• Assist with project budgeting, cost estimates, and schedule tracking.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to support design accuracy.
• Provide construction support and address design questions during execution.
• Occasionally travel to project or client sites for meetings.

Skills

Roadway design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Budgeting & scheduling

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Step into Your New Role

As a Highway Engineer, you will be directly involved in the design and execution of a wide range of transportation projects, from small enhancements to large infrastructure developments. Collaborating with a skilled team of engineers, designers, and construction professionals, you will contribute technical expertise and innovative solutions to ensure project success. This hybrid role is available in our Mechanincsburg, PA office, offering significant career growth opportunities for the right individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Design and Execution: Perform detailed design work for highway and transportation projects, including intersections, road widenings, interchanges, and smaller enhancements.
• Technical Development: Prepare engineering documents for project advertisements and construction, ensuring compliance with applicable design criteria and regulatory standards
• Engineering Analysis: Conduct design calculations, technical analysis, and produce project specifications for transportation infrastructure.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with internal teams, clients, and sub-consultants to ensure design alignment and compliance with project requirements.
• Budgeting and Scheduling: Assist with project budgeting, cost estimates, and schedule tracking to support project efficiency and financial management.
• Site Assessments: Conduct site visits and inspections to gather data and ensure design accuracy, providing technical support throughout the construction phase.
• Construction Support: Address design-related questions or issues that arise during project execution, ensuring smooth implementation of engineering plans.
• Client Interaction: Travel occasionally to project or client sites for meetings, site assessments, and project-related tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program.
• 6+ years of experience in highway and transportation design.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience with roadway, intersection, and interchange projects.
• PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in design and plan preparation using MicroStation and related software.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local jurisdiction permitting regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with team members, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules).