Hybrid Junior Highway Designer in Transportation

PRIME AE Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Highway Designer I to join our Transportation team in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, PA, with flexible hybrid work arrangements.

You will support planning and design of roadway projects while gaining experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD. You’ll work with experienced engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver transportation improvements that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity across Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; EIT/EI certification preferred
• 0–3 years of experience in highway/roadway projects; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer or similar software; willingness to learn new tools
• Basic understanding of civil engineering principles and transportation infrastructure
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, alignments, traffic control, utilities is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and design of highway, roadway, and transportation projects
• Support development of design plans, calculations, specifications, and drawings
• Learn and use MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD; contribute to project documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery from prelim design to construction documents

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Highway Designer I to join our Transportation team in Pittsburgh or Harrisburg, PA, with flexible hybrid work arrangements.

You will support planning and design of roadway projects while gaining experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD. You’ll work with experienced engineers, designers, and project managers to deliver transportation improvements that enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity across Pennsylvania.