Principal Highway Engineer

T&M Associates; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

T&M Associates is seeking a skilled Principal Highway Engineer to join their Transportation Department. This role involves overseeing junior engineers, managing roadway design, and ensuring collaboration with various governmental agencies. A hybrid work option is available, combining flexibility with in-office teamwork. Competitive benefits and a commitment to equitable compensation are highlighted.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and highway engineering.
• Proficiency in design tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation essential.
• Strong command of communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage design tasks for roadway, highway, and bridge projects.
• Provide technical leadership in grading and utility coordination.
• Oversee junior engineers and assist in project management activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

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T&M Associates is seeking a skilled and experienced Principal Staff Designer to join our Transportation Department at our Middletown, NJ office. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, providing flexibility for remote work combined with in-office collaboration.

As a Principal Staff Engineer you will focus on technical design and the development of plans for roadway, highway, and bridge construction projects across New Jersey. You will also provide oversight for junior engineers. You'll work closely with NJDOT, NJ Counties, NJTPA, and other State/Regional clients, collaborating with project managers, the Civil/Highway Department Manager, and clients to coordinate the design aspects of roadway projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage design tasks for roadway, highway, and bridge projects.
• Provide technical leadership in horizontal geometry, vertical profiles, grading, cross sections, ADA compliance, and utility relocation coordination.
• Contribute to specification development and construction cost estimating.
• Oversee junior engineers and collaborate on project deliverables.
• Assist in project management activities, including budgeting and client coordination.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Must have Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, including expertise in roadway design, highway engineering, and bridge construction.
• Experience with design task budgets is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation is essential; experience with OpenRoads is a plus.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented with solid knowledge of design principles and the ability to produce accurate design calculations.
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and staff.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
  

T&M Associates is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices in compliance with applicable laws, including the New Jersey Equal Pay Act. T&M estimates that the salary range for this position will fall between $104,500 - $135,000. The actual salary offered may vary within this range, depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, educational qualifications, specific skills and knowledge, as well as internal pay equity and geographic location.

T&M Associates offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include comprehensive insurance (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities — all within a people-first, award-winning hybrid work environment. See more details about benefits here .

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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