Senior Transportation Designer: Highways & Rail

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Designer to join its Highway & Rail Team in Hartford, CT, with flexibility to work from multiple CHA office locations.

The role focuses on leading design drawing development for highway and rail projects and mentoring junior staff. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet schedules and budgets, participate in reviews, and help prepare reports and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Engineering Science, or related technical field required.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in document production within the engineering discipline required.
• NHDOT experience preferred.
• Proficiency in discipline-based software (MicroStation, OpenRoads) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and development of contract and construction drawings for highway and rail projects using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers, ensuring quality and consistency across project deliverables.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support project requirements, schedules, and budgets.
• Participate in project review meetings and support the preparation of technical reports, material costs, and construction estimates.
• Prepare project "As-Builts" documentation and support field assignments related to transportation infrastructure projects as needed.

Skills

Document production

Communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering/ related field

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineering Designer to join its Highway & Rail Team in Hartford, CT, with flexibility to work from multiple CHA office locations.

The role focuses on leading design drawing development for highway and rail projects and mentoring junior staff. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet schedules and budgets, participate in reviews, and help prepare reports and cost estimates.