Senior Highway Design Lead — NJ Projects

Internetwork Expert; Fellowship (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead roadway and highway design efforts for major transportation agencies in New Jersey. The role covers geometric design, grading, drainage, and right-of-way coordination, with project management and team leadership responsibilities.

The candidate should have a NJ Professional Engineer license, 10+ years of highway experience, and familiarity with NJDOT and Turnpike procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of highway, interchange, or roadway design experience.
• Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and AASHTO design standards.
• Experience with CADD software, including MicroStation and InRoads or OpenRoads.
• Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead project teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience serving as a Project Manager and/or Roadway Design Team Leader preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams in delivering multidisciplinary transportation projects.
• Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, calculations, and permitting documents.
• Support projects involving roadway geometry, complete streets, grading and drainage.
• Provide technical quality assurance and quality control reviews.
• Oversee construction support services, including submittals and RFIs.
• Assist with business development activities, client coordination, and proposals.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, and financial performance.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Roadway design

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Professional Engineer license (NJ)

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

Primavera

Excel

Word

Job description

H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead roadway and highway design efforts for major transportation agencies in New Jersey. The role covers geometric design, grading, drainage, and right-of-way coordination, with project management and team leadership responsibilities.

The candidate should have a NJ Professional Engineer license, 10+ years of highway experience, and familiarity with NJDOT and Turnpike procedures.