Highway Engineering Associate

RS H; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineering Associate to join our growing Infrastructure team in Denver. The role supports planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects for state, county, and municipal clients, with a flexible hybrid work schedule.

The position involves design, analysis, and documentation from early design through construction, collaborating with transportation professionals to grow technical expertise and advance your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of transportation or civil engineering experience.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation design standards.
• Experience with production software and construction documents.
• Strong problem-solving and a desire to continue learning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, team members, and other project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist roadway and highway engineering design, analysis, and plan production.
• Develop technical studies, impact analysis, cost estimates, and design calculations.
• Prepare project reports, specifications, presentations, exhibits, and construction documents.
• Support data collection and analysis efforts for transportation projects.
• Create drawings, visual aids, and design deliverables using industry-standard software.
• Participate in field reviews and construction observations to gain practical experience.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery.
• Perform research and technical investigations to support engineering solutions and project development.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Excellent communication

Client/stakeholder relations

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Production design software

Job description

RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineering Associate to join our growing Infrastructure team. This position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, allowing for a combination of in-office collaboration and remote work.

In this role, you'll support the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway projects for state, county, and municipal clients. You'll work alongside experienced transportation professionals, contributing to projects from early design through construction while building the technical expertise needed to advance your engineering career.

What You'll Do

• Assist with roadway and highway engineering design, analysis, and plan production
• Develop technical studies, impact analysis, cost estimates, and design calculations
• Prepare project reports, specifications, presentations, exhibits, and construction documents
• Support data collection and analysis efforts for transportation projects
• Create drawings, visual aids, and design deliverables using industry-standard software
• Participate in field reviews and construction observations to gain practical experience and expand your understanding of design applications
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support successful project delivery
• Perform research and technical investigations to support engineering solutions and project development

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant transportation or civil engineering experience
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation design standards, codes, and regulations
• Experience with production software and construction document preparation
• Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to continue learning and growing professionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, team members, and other project stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or Autodesk Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu
• Experience delivering projects for DOT, county, and municipal clients

Why RS&H?

At RS&H, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful transportation projects while learning from experienced industry leaders. We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment where employees can grow their technical expertise, develop professionally, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

The typical salary range for this position in Colorado is $85,402 - $100,500, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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 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.