Project Highway Engineer - Virginia Beach, VA

pennoniexternalcareers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni's transportation team in Virginia Beach seeks an experienced Highway Engineer to contribute to planning, engineering, and consulting services for transportation infrastructure. This role supports mobility, safety, and connectivity across multiple regional projects.

The candidate will perform conceptual and final roadway design, 3D modeling, drainage design, and report writing while coordinating with public sector clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; MS a plus.
• 5-10 years of transportation engineering experience required.
• PE license required.
• Familiarity with VDOT and LAP project development a plus.
• Proven experience with AutoCAD / Civil3D and MicroStation / Open Roads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal solutions.
• Prepare and review roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications.
• Develop 3D modeling for conceptual roadway alignments.
• Temporary traffic control development and constructability reviews.
• Prepare right-of-way and easement plans.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring staff

Independent / team player

In-office and field work

Project juggling

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS degree a plus

PE licensure

Tools

AutoCAD / Civil3D

MicroStation / Open Roads Designer

Job description

Project Highway Engineer

Pennoni's transportation team in Virginia Beach is recognized for its involvement in planning, engineering, and consulting services related to transportation infrastructure. They focus on improving mobility, safety, connectivity and system preservation within the Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Region, collaborating on various roadway and bridge projects with public sector clients including the City of Portsmouth, City of Norfolk, City of Hampton, City of Williamsburg, City of Waynesboro, VDOT, NCDOT and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Authority (CBBTD) and the City of Tampa, Florida.

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

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 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 VDOT 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!