Lead Highway Engineer — Design, CAD Oversight & Impact

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Highway/Roads Engineer in Anchorage, Alaska. Join our employee-owned Transportation Group to design and deliver highway projects that improve mobility and safety across urban and rural settings.

You will work under the direction of a Project Manager, lead technical design efforts, and collaborate with CAD staff while engaging with clients. Preferred candidates bring 5+ years in roadway design, experience with Autodesk Civil 3D/Open Roads Designer, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/traffic engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software such as Civil 3D, InfraWorks, Open Roads Designer.
• MS Office knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with Alaska DOT&PF projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design efforts for highway projects under PM guidance.
• Oversee CAD Designers, EITs.
• Prepare detailed roadway designs for urban and rural contexts.
• Support feasibility analysis through final construction.
• Engage with clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Professional engineering license (PE)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bentley ConceptStation

Open Roads Designer

Civil 3D

InfraWorks

Job description

HDR is seeking a Highway/Roads Engineer in Anchorage, Alaska. Join our employee-owned Transportation Group to design and deliver highway projects that improve mobility and safety across urban and rural settings.

You will work under the direction of a Project Manager, lead technical design efforts, and collaborate with CAD staff while engaging with clients. Preferred candidates bring 5+ years in roadway design, experience with Autodesk Civil 3D/Open Roads Designer, and a PE license.