Senior Highway Design Engineer

Actalent; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Senior Highway Design Engineer in Princeton, NJ. The role involves employing principles of highway design, utility coordination, and transportation engineering while utilizing design software. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development assistance.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NJDOT Capital Project Procedures and Roadway Design Manual.
• Strong design skills with MicroStation Inroads experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for roadway projects.
• Handle various design aspects including drainage and 3D roadway models.

Skills

Highway Design

Utility Coordination

Cost Estimating

Transportation Engineering

Geometric Design

Design Exceptions

Roadside Design

Pavement Design

MPT

Signing and Striping

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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Job Description

• Employ fundamental principles including all aspects of Highway Design, Utility Coordination (including relocation and agreements), Cost Estimating, and Transportation Engineering while using applicable MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD design software.
• Produce plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for roadway projects for NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, and County or Municipal agencies.
• Handle Geometric Design, Design Exceptions, Roadside Design (including Guide Rail Design), Pavement Design, MPT, Signing and Striping, ROW, Access Management, Grading, Permitting, Utility Coordination and Relocations, Utility Risk Analysis, and Utility Schemes of Accommodation.
• Design Roadway Drainage and create 3D Roadway Models.

Requirements

• Knowledge of NJDOT Capital Project Procedures, NJDOT/NJTA/AASHTO Roadway Design Manual, Standard Specifications, MUTCD, NEPA Process, Budget Monitoring, and Primavera Scheduling.
• Strong design skills with MicroStation Inroads experience, including working with alignments, surfaces, templates, earthwork, plans, and quantity calculations.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 per year.

Benefits

• 401(k), Dental, Health, Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Discount, Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off, Professional Development Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance, Referral Program

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position based in Princeton, NJ.

Application Deadline

June 4, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services, supporting innovation through a network of nearly 30,000 consultants across multiple continents. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.