Senior Highway Engineer

Stantec; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Stantec in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to lead design for highways, streets, and interchanges from concept through final design and construction. The role emphasizes hands-on technical work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.

You will apply advanced transportation engineering knowledge, stay current with evolving methods, and support budgeting and scheduling while ensuring design quality and compliance with PennDOT

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania required.
• Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan preparation experience for PaDOT.
• Experience in highway design for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex engineering designs for urban/rural roadways, highways, and intersections.
• Apply advanced transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods.
• Assist with client production and attend client/contractor/stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Design, plan production and quality reviews; supervise engineers and CAD staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Mentoring junior staff

Budgeting & scheduling support

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license — Pennsylvania

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads/OpenRoads

AutoTURN

ASTA

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

Your Opportunity

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands‑on technical work and is interested in learning more about project management.

As a Senior Highway Engineer, you’ll bring your experience in highways, streets, and roadway design to lead and support a wide range of projects—from conceptual planning through final design and construction. You’ll manage the design and delivery of transportation projects while working independently on smaller assignments and collaboratively on larger initiatives. This role involves applying advanced knowledge, sound engineering principles, and best practices to solve complex problems, while also supporting Project Managers in areas such as budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.

The role will guide and mentor junior staff but will not have direct report responsibilities. Sitting in our Pittsburgh, PA office, you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of roadway projects including corridors, interchanges, intersections, and mega projects.

You’ll support projects such as the U.S. 219 Meyersdale to Old Salisbury Road - Learn more at: www.penndot.pa.gov/RegionalOffices/district-9/PublicMeetings/Somerset-County/us-219-meyersdale-to-old-salisbury/Pages/default.aspx

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare complex engineering designs, plans, and drawings for a variety of projects, including urban and rural roadways, highways, and intersections.
• Apply advanced knowledge of transportation engineering principles and stay current on evolving methods and technologies.
• Assist with client production.
• Attend and assist in client/contractor/stakeholder meetings to gain a better understanding of client’s goals. Coordinate effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Responsible for the design, plan production and quality reviews of assigned projects.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, CAD staff, and junior team members, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania required.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems using sound judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to review the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with design standards.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and a commitment to meeting project deadlines and budgets.
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with a positive attitude and a passion for team success.
• Working knowledge of PennDOT design criteria, design manuals, and standards.
• Familiar with MicroStation as well as relevant software programs which may include InRoads/OpenRoads, AutoTURN, and ASTA.
• Familiarity with PennDOT ECMS, URMS, AutoTAB, PCIT, and EPS interfaces.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway design and plan preparation for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
• Experience in highway design for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission a plus.

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death &DD insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

United States | PA | Pittsburgh

Organization

BC-2027 Transpt-US Pennsylvania Infrastructure

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

Replacement

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.