Senior Highway Engineer

Ks ENG; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers in Newark, NJ is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer (PE) to lead highway design and construction support on public infrastructure projects. The role requires a NJ or NY PE license, 10+ years of highway experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D; hybrid work arrangement in the Newark area.

Occasional field visits and coordination with NJDOT/NYSDOT teams are expected, with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive highway engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with NJDOT/NYSDOT/NYCDOT standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee highway engineering projects from initial design through final design and construction support.
• Review highway and roadway designs, including bridges and culverts.
• Address roadway geometry, alignments, superelevation, cross sections, profiles, traffic signing and pavement markings, MPT.
• Develop complete highway plans including grading, drainage and stormwater management, utility coordination, erosion control.
• Prepare calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates and construction cost estimates.
• Prepare construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field investigations and site assessments.

Skills

Highway engineering

Project design

Field investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

HEC-RAS

HydroCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Project

Job description

Description

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering design firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing civil/site, structural, surveying, transportation, and construction management services for public infrastructure projects for more than three and a half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Senior Highway Engineer (PE)

Reports to: Department Manager – Civil

Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee highway engineering projects from initial design through final design and construction support.
• Review highway and roadway engineering designs, including bridge and culvert projects.
• Responsibilities include roadway geometry, horizontal and vertical alignments, super elevation, cross sections, profiles, traffic signing and pavement markings, and maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT).
• Develop a full set of highway plans to include grading, drainage and stormwater management, utility coordination, soil erosion and sediment control.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments.

Requirements

Educational/Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York is required.
• Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain reciprocity in NJ/NY within a reasonable timeframe.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive highway engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the standards, specifications, and procedures of agencies such as NJDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDOT.

Preferred Software Experience:

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation (a plus, not required)
• HEC-RAS (a plus, not required)
• HydroCAD (a plus, not required)
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Project

Work Arrangement:

• Newark, NJ office location.
• Hybrid flexibility (if applicable).
• Occasional field visits and client meetings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours a day).
• Maintaining posture while working at a computer.
• Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.).

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $150,000. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, skills, location, education, and operational needs. The stated range does not include bonuses, incentives, other forms of compensation, or employee benefits. KS Engineers is willing to consider compensation above the stated range for exceptionally qualified candidates, depending on their experience, qualifications, and overall suitability for the position.

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.