Senior Highway Engineer/Project Manager

Pennoni; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer and Project Manager for the Transportation Division at their Lehigh Valley, PA office. The role focuses on managing complex highway projects, coordinating with teams, clients, and reviewing agencies to deliver PennDOT PS&E documents and plans.

Ideal candidates will have 8–12 years of experience, a PA PE license, and strong leadership and communication skills. The position requires expertise with MicroStation and AutoCAD and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Experience with PennDOT design criteria and project deliverables.
• Ability to plan and manage all phases of an engineering design project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and agency coordination.
• PA Professional Engineer license preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex highway engineering projects within the Transportation Division.
• Coordinate with project team, clients, and reviewing agencies.
• Prepare PennDOT PS&E documents and roadway geometry/plans.
• Lead drainage permitting efforts and cost estimates.
• Mentor engineers and technical staff, ensuring quality control.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare proposals and support marketing activities.
• Manage client relationships with public and private clients.

Skills

PennDOT design criteria

Project planning & management

Communication skills

Leadership

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master of Science (MS)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

StormCAD

InRoads

OpenRoads

Job description

Pennoni is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer and Project Manager for the Transportation Division at their Lehigh Valley, PA office.

• Managing complex highway engineering projects.
• Coordinating with project team, clients, and reviewing agencies.
• Preparing PennDOT PS&E documentation Leading and providing quality control for roadway geometry and plans, pavement marking plans, grading plans, traffic control plans, drainage and erosion control plans & reports, permits, and project cost estimates and specifications.
• Leading Drainage Permitting application efforts.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technical staff.
• Developing and Managing Budgets.
• Preparing proposals and assisting with marketing efforts.
• Managing client relationships with Public and Private Clients.

Required Attributes:

• Experience/knowledge of PennDOT design criteria
• Ability to plan preparation on all phases of an engineering design project of all engineering principles Working knowledge of MicroStation
• Efficient use of engineering software
• Required education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, MS a plus.
• Minimum years of work experience: 8-12
• Licenses Required: Professional Engineer in PA
• Computer skills required: Basic knowledge of Microstation and AutoCAD
• Familiarity with current design standards (PennDOT and Turnpike, etc.)
• Efficient use of other applicable engineering software (StormCAD; AutoTAB, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Looks for and seizes opportunities to improve work products

Preferred Attributes:

• L eadership Qualities and Experience leading teams
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Staff and Project Management Experience
• Familiarity with current PennDOT and Turnpike Standards; MicroStation, Inroads, OpenRoads, Proposal and Marketing experience desired.

Why Pennoni?

At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We're all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture - here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!

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