Senior Engineer/Project Manager

Pennoni; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a Highway Project Manager/Engineer to lead transportation infrastructure design and delivery, coordinate with clients and internal teams, and guide successful project outcomes.

The role involves managing scope, schedule, and budget; mentoring staff; and applying PennDOT design criteria and engineering best practices across planning, design, and field work.

Qualifications

• Experience with PennDOT design criteria and transportation design.
• Ability to plan, budget, and schedule work across all design phases.
• Strong client interaction and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with ORD and 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of transportation infrastructure projects and client coordination.
• Coordinate internal staff for field work, design calculations, plan prep, and submissions.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget; mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to proposals and statements of interest for future projects.

Skills

PennDOT design criteria

Budgeting & scheduling

Client coordination

Team leadership

Independent work

Engineering software

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

ORD

3D modeling software

Job description

Overview

Pennoni Associates is seeking a Highway Project Manager/Engineer to work out of our Mechanicsburg, PA office. This role involves managing transportation infrastructure projects, coordinating with clients and internal teams, and guiding the development of project design and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development of transportation infrastructure projects, including client coordination.
• Coordinate with internal staff to perform field work, design calculations, plan preparation, quantity calculations, and submissions to various clients.
• Oversee the overall development of all facets of a project; supervise and mentor staff in geometry design, cross sections, grading plans, erosion and sediment control, hydrology and drainage calculations.
• Participate in the development of proposals and statements of interest for future projects.
• Responsible for the scope, schedule, and budget of the project.

Required Attributes

• Experience/knowledge of PennDOT design criteria
• Ability to plan, budget, and schedule preparation on all phases of an engineering design project using engineering principles
• Ability to work independently or with teams
• Experience working with clients and teaming partners
• Efficient use of engineering software, including ORD and 3D modeling software

Preferred Attributes

• 12+ years of transportation design experience
• PE License preferred
• Ability to work independently to solve engineering design issues and provide justification for the work; coordinate with internal staff as well as external clients and teaming partners
• Ability to provide direction to more junior level staff during project development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Looks for and seizes opportunities to improve work products
• Has a sense of pride and ownership in work product
• Beginning to join professional organizations and establishing relations

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we are a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future. Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm that values individuality, innovation, and growth. We focus on helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture where you work with supportive, talented teammates and take pride in your contributions.

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