Senior Highway Engineer

GM2 Associates, Inc.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GM2 Associates, Inc. seeks a motivated civil engineer with a bachelor’s in civil engineering and 4–10 years of relevant experience to join our team in Connecticut.

A PE license is preferred, with CT licensure strongly valued, and the ability to lead and mentor junior staff is desired. Responsibilities include leading roadway and infrastructure design projects, ensuring QA/QC, and using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 4–10 years of relevant civil/transportation engineering experience.
• CTDOT project experience is highly desirable.
• PE license is required; CT PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support roadway and infrastructure design projects with minimal oversight.
• Ensure QA/QC procedures and project standards are followed.
• Develop designs using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.
• Perform drainage design and 3D modeling for road projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and CTDOT.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project documents.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

QA/QC

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

GM2 is seeking a motivated and experienced civil engineer with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 4-10 years of relevant experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferably in Connecticut, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and provide leadership and mentorship to junior staff, while strictly adhering to quality control procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support roadway and infrastructure design projects with minimal oversight.
• Ensure adherence to internal QA/QC procedures and project standards.
• Develop designs and plans using Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads and AutoCAD.
• Perform drainage design and 3D modeling for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and agencies, including CTDOT.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Participate in project planning, budgeting, and schedule management.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 4-10 years of relevant experience in civil or transportation engineering. Previous experience with Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) design projects (highly desirable).
• Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation/OpenRoads, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Design & Compliance: Strong technical background in roadway design, including drainage and 3D modeling (desirable), and commitment to QA/QC standards.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication and people skills.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while mentoring junior team members.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (required).
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license (required; Connecticut PE preferred).

Why GM2?

GM2 offers professionals the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and surveyors on challenging transportation, infrastructure, and development projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. Our integrated approach provides opportunities to expand technical skills and advance your career with exciting growth opportunities for motivated individuals.