Highway Engineer — Design, Lead & Mentor Mobility

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

HDR is a leading engineering firm focused on transportation and infrastructure. Our employee‑owned culture empowers teams to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions from highways to transit.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, HDR offers a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and hands‑on impact. As a roadway engineer, you will design with Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks and related CAD tools, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and professional licensure (PE) recognized by the licensing board.
• 3+ years of roadway engineering design experience, including urban and rural interchanges.
• Hands-on experience with highways CAD software such as Bentley, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks, and Civil3D; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve in a technical role under a Project Manager on the engineering development of urban and rural highway/roadway projects
• Oversee the work of CAD Designers, and junior staff
• Prepare detailed engineering designs for roadway and highway projects
• Grow as a leader providing mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Learn from senior staff to help grow your knowledge and expertise
• Assist with project management responsibilities as Deputy PM (Optional)
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk InfraWorks

Civil3D

Job description

HDR is a leading engineering firm focused on transportation and infrastructure. Our employee‑owned culture empowers teams to deliver safe, sustainable mobility solutions from highways to transit.

Based in Madison, Wisconsin, HDR offers a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and hands‑on impact. As a roadway engineer, you will design with Civil3D, OpenRoads Designer, InfraWorks and related CAD tools, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across disciplines.