Principal Engineering Designer

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineering Designer to join the Highway & Rail Team in Boston, Burlington, Norwell, or Providence.

You will lead design drawings for highways, rail lines, and urban/rural projects, mentor junior designers, and ensure cross-disciplinary coordination with engineers and managers. This senior role emphasizes precise documentation, contract alignment, and timely production of deliverables.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in document production within the engineering discipline required.
• MassDOT experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, plus Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative work ethic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Expert working knowledge of engineering discipline with strong expertise in design drawing layout.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research, preparation, and production of highway and rail design drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated transportation solutions.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior designers to ensure accurate, coordinated drawings.
• Review complex contract documents for errors and revise to meet specifications.
• Support development of technical reports, cost estimates, and production schedules for transportation projects.
• Conduct project review meetings and prepare As-Builts documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job ID: 7810

# Positions: 1

Category: Transportation - Highway & Rail

Location: US-MA-Boston | US-MA-Burlington | US-MA-Norwell | US-RI-Providence

Principal Engineering Designer

Shape the Future of Mobility as a Principal Engineering Designer - Design Roads, Highways, and Rail Connections

Are you ready to apply your technical design expertise to transportation projects that connect communities and expand access to opportunity? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where precision, innovation, and practical problem-solving help create safer, more efficient mobility?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Principal Engineering Designer to join our Highway & Rail Team in Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; Norwell, MA; or Providence, RI. In this senior-level role, you will lead the design and production of complex transportation deliverables supporting urban and rural roadways, intersections, streetscapes, rail lines, and major capital improvements. This is an exciting opportunity to mentor junior designers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, coordinated solutions that strengthen transportation networks and the communities they serve.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the research, preparation, and production of highway and rail design drawings using industry software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions for roadway, intersection, streetscape, right-of-way, rehabilitation, and rail projects
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior designers, ensuring project drawings are accurate, consistent, coordinated, and aligned with applicable standards
• Examine complex contract documents and drawings for errors, revising as needed to align with contract specifications and project requirements
• Support the development of technical reports, material costs, construction estimations, and production schedules for transportation infrastructure projects
• Conduct project review meetings and prepare project "As-Builts" documentation

What You Bring:

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field required
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in document production within the engineering discipline required
• MassDOT experience strongly preferred
• Proficient in discipline-based software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative work ethic and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Expert working knowledge of engineering discipline with strong expertise in design drawing layout

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Help shape roads, highways, intersections, streetscapes, and rail infrastructure that improve safety, mobility, and access to opportunity
• Bring your expertise to a diverse portfolio of transportation projects, from cost-effective rehabilitation efforts to major capital improvements

Curious about the impactful work our Highway & Rail team is doing? Discover how CHA is enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative highway, roadway, rail, bridge, and multimodal solutions by visiting: CHA Highway & Rail.

Salary Range:

$48.00 - $58.00

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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