Highway Engineer III

PRIME AE Group, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is seeking a Highway Engineer III to join our Transportation team in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, PA, with flexible virtual or in-office work arrangements.

You will lead highway/ roadway projects, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers to deliver high-quality transportation infrastructure. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years’ highway design experience, a BSCE (MSCE preferred), and a PE license or eligibility, with strong knowledge of PennDOT and

Qualifications

• BSCE required; MSCE preferred.
• PE license required, PA licensure eligibility.
• 5–10 years of highway/roadway design experience.
• Experience with PennDOT/PTC projects; knowledge of agency specs and delivery requirements.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO design policies and roadway design standards.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation; InRoads/OpenRoads Designer.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, communicate, organize, present, and mentor.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support highway/roadway design including preliminary engineering, final design, and construction documentation.
• Provide technical guidance, coordinate with clients and project teams, oversee deliverables, ensure standards compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules, resolve design challenges, ensure timely delivery.
• Perform QA/QC of engineering deliverables to PennDOT, PTC, AASHTO and local/federal design standards.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership to strengthen capabilities.
• Engage with clients and project stakeholders to address technical requirements and support proposals.
• Coordinate transportation design elements such as grading, drainage, utilities, signing and pavement markings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Presentation

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

BSCE

MSCE

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect.

Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( www.primeeng.com ) is a nationally ranked, full‑service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high‑impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Highway Engineer III to join our Transportation team in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, PA, with flexible virtual or in‑office work arrangements.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced highway engineering professional who brings strong technical expertise, project coordination experience, and a passion for delivering high‑quality transportation infrastructure projects. You will contribute to complex highway and roadway designs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while supporting transportation improvements throughout Pennsylvania.

What You’ll Do:

As a Highway Engineer III, you will lead and support the design and development of highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects, including preliminary engineering, final design, and construction documentation.

You will provide technical guidance, coordinate with clients and project teams, oversee design deliverables, and ensure projects meet applicable PennDOT, PTC, and AASHTO standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Highway & Roadway Design: Lead and support the design of urban and rural roadways, highways, interstates, interchanges, and transportation improvement projects, including geometric layouts, alignments, traffic control, highway safety, and ADA‑compliant infrastructure.
• Engineering Design & Technical Deliverables: Develop and review preliminary layouts, engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and final construction documents while maintaining established quality standards.
• Project Coordination & Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, subconsultants, and other technical disciplines to support project schedules, resolve design challenges, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance: Perform technical reviews and quality control of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), AASHTO, and applicable local, state, and federal design standards.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and oversight to design engineers and engineering technicians, review assigned work, and mentor junior staff to strengthen technical capabilities and professional development.
• Client Relations & Project Support: Collaborate with clients, agency representatives, and project stakeholders to address technical requirements, support project planning, and maintain strong professional relationships throughout project delivery.
• Transportation Design Coordination: Support the coordination of grading, drainage, utilities, signing and pavement markings, erosion and sediment control, roadway modeling, cross sections, profiles, and related infrastructure design elements.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required; Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration required, with the ability to meet applicable Pennsylvania engineering licensure requirements.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in highway and roadway design, including project coordination and project management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience with preliminary and final design for PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) projects, including knowledge of agency specifications, guidelines, and project delivery requirements.
• Strong technical knowledge of AASHTO design policies, highway geometric design, transportation engineering principles, and applicable roadway design standards.
• Hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation (preferred), along with demonstrated roadway modeling experience using InRoads or OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience coordinating survey, grading, drainage, utilities, traffic control, signing and pavement markings, erosion and sediment control, and roadway modeling considered a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, presentation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, work independently, mentor team members, and represent PRIME AE professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex engineering assignments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, communicate with clients, and support technical proposals.
• Valid driver's license required.

Why PRIME AE:

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart:

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.