Senior Highway Engineer - Lead High-Impact Road & Rail

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our Highway & Rail Team in Burlington, MA; Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Providence, RI.

You will lead complex highway and rail designs, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality solutions that enhance safety and longevity of transportation infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of highway design experience, MassDOT familiarity, and a PE license, with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required.
• Highway/roadway design experience required; hydraulic design experience preferred.
• MassDOT design experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Advanced proficiency with engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for highway and rail projects.
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multidiscipline transportation projects.
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints.
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support.
• Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical leadership

Communication

Mentoring

QA/QC

PE license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our Highway & Rail Team in Burlington, MA; Norwell, MA; Boston, MA; or Providence, RI.

You will lead complex highway and rail designs, mentor engineers, and deliver high-quality solutions that enhance safety and longevity of transportation infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of highway design experience, MassDOT familiarity, and a PE license, with strong communication skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and