Highway Engineering Associate II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

RS&H in Colorado is seeking a Highway Engineering Associate to join our Infrastructure team. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work and supports planning, design, and delivery of roadway projects for state, county, and municipal clients.

You will work with seasoned transportation professionals from early design through construction, building skills in design software, reports, and field observations while advancing your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant transportation or civil engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway/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

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

The Opportunity

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
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred
• 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.

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

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.