Highway Engineer I

RS&H; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm seeks a Highway Engineer for their Atlanta, GA office. The role involves roadway analysis and design, project document preparation, and monitoring project budgets. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5 years of relevant experience, and PE licensure. Proficiency in production software and strong communication skills are essential for interacting with clients and project stakeholders. The company values integrity, accountability, and teamwork in delivering exceptional infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• PE licensure required.
• Proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for roadway/highway analysis and design.
• Prepares project specifications and complete project documents.
• Performs quality control reviews.
• Maintains professional registration and licensure.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Client relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE licensure

Tools

Microstation

InRoads

OpenRoads

Bluebeam REVU

Job description

Opportunity

RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our Transportation Group in our Atlanta, GA office!

Job Summary

The Highway Engineer will be responsible for roadway/highway analysis and design, plans production, specifications, reports, and estimates efforts on conventional and design-build projects for GDOT, county and municipal clients. Additional responsibilities include monitoring labor budgets and schedules for assigned tasks/projects; coordinating with discipline key task leaders and staff to ensure ongoing communications; meeting project deliverable schedules and budgets for assigned projects; and supporting marketing and business development initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Prepares project specifications, compiles, and analyzes relevant data, and prepares complete project documents, analysis, and reports.
• Analyzes and interprets data. Performs analyses of design, planning, and impact studies, as well as cost analyses, design requirements, site selection, and limited design layouts.
• Designs a complete project, system, component, or process and prepares project documents, engineering analysis, and reports.
• Performs quality control reviews and ensures achievement of key milestones. Perform as‑needed field reviews and observations of ongoing construction projects to maintain and increase understanding of construction practices and design applications.
• Formulates and solves problems with timely and innovative solutions.
• Maintains professional registration and licensure by ensuring conformance with professional, ethical, educational, and discipline practice requirements. Remains knowledgeable of all applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances that are pertinent to respective discipline. May provide technical guidance and assign tasks to junior and support staff for project duration. May also manage discipline and small multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to company and project contractual requirements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and within scope of practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• PE licensure.
• Proficient in production software and construction document production.
• Must possess strong oral and written communications skills.
• Must have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, and other key stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Microstation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Bluebeam REVU

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Recruiting Policy

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.