Lead Highway Design Engineer - Complex Transportation Projects

H; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer for our New Jersey Regional Operation to lead roadway design efforts for major transportation agencies such as NJDOT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The role includes project management, scope/schedule/budget oversight, and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.

The ideal candidate has a NJ Professional Engineer license, 10+ years of highway design experience, and familiarity with NJDOT procedures and AASHTO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of highway, interchange, or roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and AASHTO design standards.
• Experience with CADD software, including MicroStation and InRoads or OpenRoads.
• Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead project teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager and/or Roadway Design Team Leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in the delivery of multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents.
• Support projects involving roadway geometry, complete streets, grading and drainage, safety improvements, utility coordination, and traffic control staging.
• Provide technical quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Oversee construction support services, including review of submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with business development activities, client coordination, and proposal preparation.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and internal project teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Client coordination

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team leadership

Education

Professional Engineer license – New Jersey

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

Primavera

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer for our New Jersey Regional Operation to lead roadway design efforts for major transportation agencies such as NJDOT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The role includes project management, scope/schedule/budget oversight, and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams.

The ideal candidate has a NJ Professional Engineer license, 10+ years of highway design experience, and familiarity with NJDOT procedures and AASHTO standards.