Project Highway Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

Pennoni; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking an experienced Project Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team in Philadelphia. The role involves highway engineering, drainage design, 3D modeling, and traffic control planning.

You will contribute to conceptual and final roadway designs, cost estimates, and report writing, while mentoring newer staff and balancing multiple projects in-office and on-site. Pennoni offers growth within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering is required; MS is a plus.
• 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Duties include highway engineering, stormwater management and drainage design, cost estimating, and report writing.
• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal solutions with geometric layouts.
• Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Development of 3D modeling for conceptual roadway alignments.
• Temporary traffic control development
• Constructability development and review
• Typical section development and pavement design
• Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Mentoring staff

Field work

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Responsibilities

Pennoni is growing and we have an opening for an experienced Project Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team in our Philadelphia, with experience consistent, but not limited to:

• Duties include highway engineering, stormwater management and drainage design, cost estimating, and report writing.
• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal engineering solutions for a variety of transportation-related projects including development of geometric horizontal and vertical layout, grading and drainage design, and utilities layout
• Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications
• Development of 3D modeling for conceptual roadway alignments
• Temporary traffic control development
• Constructability development and review
• Typical section development and pavement design
• Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, including mentoring younger staff
• Ability to work effectively in-office and in the field
• Ability to balance concurrent projects
• Detail oriented, self-motived, and committed
• Strong computer skills
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required, MS a plus
• 5-10 years of transportation engineering experience required
• PE required
• Demonstratable AutoCAD / Civil3D and/or Microstation / Open Roads Designer experience required
• Familiarity with PDOT and LAP project development a plus

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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