Highway Designer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lehigh County, PA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Step into a role where your work helps millions of people reach their destinations! The Highway Designer position at the Department of Transportation places you at the center of major highway improvements. You will use your CADD and mathematical skills to guide projects from early planning through final design. Apply today and join a team that values innovation and problem solving! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on developing accurate transportation designs and applying technical methods that support safe and consistent project outcomes. As a Highway Designer, you will perform the following duties: Plan Preparation: Prepare and review detailed design plans for reconstruction, realignment, traffic control, and erosion and sediment control Technical Calculations: Compute geometry, grades, drainage needs, earthwork quantities, pipe sizes, and hydrologic data Field Evaluation: Conduct site investigations to assess terrain, drainage, and existing conditions for design accuracy Design Review: Review plans and consultant work for compliance with standards, specifications, and technical requirements Project Coordination: Attend meetings, resolve design issues, and update project schedules and documentation CADD Utilization: Use highway design software and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools to improve workflow, accuracy, and productivity Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Requirements

• One year as a Highway Draftsman- Designer (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of professional experience in highway design work including six months of CADD operation, and an Associate's Degree in civil engineering, drafting, or design technology
• One year of professional experience in highway design work including six months involved CADD operation, and a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training
• Valid Class C Driver's License or equivalent
• Meet the PA residency requirement
• Able to perform essential job functions

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed design plans for reconstruction, realignment, traffic control, and erosion and sediment control
• Compute geometry, grades, drainage needs, earthwork quantities, pipe sizes, and hydrologic data
• Conduct site investigations to assess terrain, drainage, and existing conditions for design accuracy
• Review plans and consultant work for compliance with standards, specifications, and technical requirements
• Attend meetings, resolve design issues, and update project schedules and documentation
• Use highway design software and Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) tools to improve workflow, accuracy, and productivity

Benefits

• Telework opportunity (part-time, up to 50% after a successful probationary period)
• Option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown if unable to telework

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree