Highway Staff Engineer II

Hrg Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Highway Staff Engineer II, where you'll have the chance to work on impactful transportation projects. This role emphasizes collaboration and creativity, allowing you to design roads and infrastructure that enhance community connectivity and safety. With a strong emphasis on employee ownership and professional growth, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers flexibility in your work schedule. If you're ready to make a difference in people's lives and advance your career in a recognized firm, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Team building events

Recognition as a Top Workplace

Qualifications

• 3+ years of transportation design experience required.
• EIT or PE licensure preferred or ability to secure within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed roadway designs and prepare construction plans.
• Develop project specifications and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Transportation Design

Highway Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microstation/Inroads/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Description

HRG is an employee-owned, nationally recognized consulting engineering, planning, and infrastructure solutions firm.

Are you a highway engineering professional with a strong work ethic, eager to learn and the ability to work collectively within a team? We are actively seeking a skilled Highway Staff Engineer II to join our dedicated team in Lehigh Valley, PA. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, contribute to transportation solutions, and grow your expertise in transportation engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Highway Design & Plan Development:
   · Create detailed roadway designs and reports including horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, typical sections, superelevation calculations, etc.
   · Prepare Roadway Construction Plans
   · Prepare Signing and Pavement Marking Plans
   · Prepare Traffic Control Plans
   · Prepare Right-of-Way Plans
   · Assist coordination with utility companies to identify and resolve potential conflicts
   · Lead the preparation of project plans for client presentations and stakeholder review
2. Documentation & Specifications:
   · Develop comprehensive project specifications, cost estimates, and reports in accordance with PennDOT Pub. 408
   · Prepare project manuals and final bid packages to ensure successful project delivery
3. Collaboration:
   · Collaborate with internal teams and client technical staff to ensure project success
   · Participate in meetings with clients, providing technical expertise and project updates

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering with a transportation/highway emphasis (preferred)
• Minimum of 3+ years of transportation design experience
• EIT or PE licensure (or ability to secure through reciprocity within 6 months)
• Familiarity with AASHTO and PENNDOT design standards
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Proficient with Microstation/Inroads/OpenRoads (preferred) and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Flexibility to travel to job sites, meetings, and HRG offices as necessary (Valid U.S. driver’s license is required)
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Life at HRG

Are you a creative problem solver who wants to make a difference in people’s everyday lives? Find out why it’s #Good2bHRG :

• Work with Purpose & Impact: Our people design roads, bridges, water and sewer systems. They reduce pollution and protect environmental resources. They prepare sites for new homes, businesses, schools, and gathering spaces. They develop strategic plans and connect leaders to the funding they need to turn vision into reality. Join us, and use your talent to enhance safety, promote health and well-being, connect people and places, and build strong economies in the community around you.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: HRG offers a generous total rewards package including bonuses and other cash rewards, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance for you and your dependents, general paid time off, paid parental leave, pet insurance, and more.
• 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the firm’s financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at HRG. It’s about communicating transparently, being accessible, and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
• Bright Opportunities for Growth: HRG has experienced steady annual growth over the past decade, adding new services and new territories across the tri-state area. We have a detailed path to continue that growth in the decade to come, and our people are the foundation of that plan. We provide ample training, mentorship, and peer networking opportunities, so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges. We also provide generous reimbursement for continuing education, licensure and certifications, and professional memberships.
• Freedom and Flexibility to Define Where and When You Work: You have many goals: professional and personal. At HRG, you’ll be able to pursue them all. Our team has incredible flexibility to adjust their schedule around their life, start the weekend early with Half-Day Fridays, and do their work at home, in the office or any combination they choose.
• Fun, Supportive Environment: HRG has a One Company mindset focused on collaboration and shared success, not competition. Our founders set out to create an enjoyable workplace, and their vision continues today with regular potlucks, picnic lunches, team building retreats, and friendly games.
• National Recognition: HRG’s people and projects have won 100s of awards, including ENR MidAtlantic’s Design Firm of the Year. See more on our website
• Great Place to Work: We’ve been honored numerous times as a Top Workplace, Employer of the Year, and one of the Best Places to Work in PA.

Join us in driving future business while fostering a culture that values every team member's contributions. Apply now to be part of a company that truly values its people.