Roadway Project Engineer

HNTB; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,991 - 150,140; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a qualified engineer in Columbus, OH to handle design calculations and project management tasks. The role involves mentoring junior staff, coordinating project aspects, and ensuring timely and quality deliverables. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6+ years of experience, or equivalent advanced degrees and experience. The position offers competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Requires 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's, 5+ years with a Master's, or 4+ years with a PhD in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Experience with preparing high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Plan and distribute discipline-specific work within budget and schedule.
• Guide and mentor team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinate technical aspects with clients and partners.

Skills

Project management

Technical design

Mentoring

Problem solving

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have delivered solutions for some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design, and delivery. It applies engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.

In this role, you will leverage your technical knowledge and experience to address design‑related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients, and timely task completion to meet project schedules. You will develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support project delivery using current design tools, programs, and software. A key expectation is to mentor and support the growth of junior engineering staff by providing guidance, reviewing their work, and offering constructive feedback. This role may also lead design efforts on projects, coordinating technical tasks, guiding design approaches, and supporting quality delivery across multidisciplinary teams. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful delivery of a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline‑specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team’s work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi‑discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

• Blue Ash, OH (Cincinnati)
• Columbus, OH

The approximate pay range for Ohio is $95,991.51 - $150,140.56. The approximate nationwide pay range is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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Job Details

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-29423

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from veterans, persons with disabilities, and all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin.