Senior Highway Engineer - Philadelphia, PA

Lochner; Harrisburg, Pittsburgh (Dauphin County, Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums

Paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lochner, an Egis company, is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to work in Pittsburgh, PA or Harrisburg, PA. The role requires 8+ years of roadway design experience on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.

Responsibilities include performing roadway design and managing project documentation while coordinating with various stakeholders. Benefits include competitive medical coverage, flexible schedules, and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in roadway design.
• Experience in plan preparation on transportation projects for PennDOT.
• Drainage, stormwater, and erosion control design experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric roadway design and develop calculations.
• Coordinate with project staff and ensure quality of work.
• Manage project documentation and maintain schedules.

Skills

Roadway design on PennDOT projects

Project management

Using MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

PennDOT ECMS

AutoTAB

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15212; Position Type: Full Time; Education Level: 4 Year Degree; Job Category: Transportation.

Lochner, an Egis company, is recruiting for a Senior Highway Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. A Senior Highway Engineer with 8+ years of roadway design on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects is required.

*This position can be based out of Harrisburg or Pittsburgh, PA.*

Responsibilities

• Experience in roadway design on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
• Perform geometric roadway design and assist in analyses, developing calculations, and preparing contract documents (PS&E) in accordance with state and local agency requirements.
• Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, clients, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including meeting project schedules, budgets, and scope.
• Adaptability to partner with Lochner offices throughout the firm through work‑sharing to deliver projects across the country on‑time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in roadway design and plan preparation on transportation projects for PennDOT.
• Project Management experience is a plus.
• Proficient at using MicroStation and experience in OpenRoads Designer is required.
• Drainage, stormwater, and erosion control design experience is a plus.
• PennDOT ECMS, EPS, URMS, ASTA, and/or AutoTAB experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

Physical Requirements

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.