Highway Engineer I
About The Position
RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineer to join its Infrastructure team. The position has a flexible hybrid schedule combining in-office collaboration with remote work. The engineer contributes to planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway projects for DOT, county, and municipal clients, supporting projects from concept development through construction. The role works alongside engineers and technical professionals to help deliver transportation infrastructure that connects communities. The position involves roadway and highway design, engineering analysis, plan production, preparation of project documents, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, quality control, field reviews, construction observations, and support for project delivery. It also includes providing technical guidance to junior staff and assisting with client development and proposals. RS&H describes itself as an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. It emphasizes innovation, teamwork, professional growth, and the values of integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork. The typical salary range for this position in Colorado is $98,500–$127,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of roadway/highway engineering experience.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local transportation design standards, regulations, and codes.
- Experience preparing construction documents and engineering plans.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative, practical solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients, contractors, stakeholders, and project team members.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Colorado is preferred.
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and/or Autodesk Civil 3D and Bluebeam Revu.
- Experience delivering projects for DOT, county, and municipal clients.
Responsibilities
- Perform roadway and highway design, engineering analysis, and plan production for transportation projects.
- Prepare project specifications, reports, cost estimates, technical studies, and construction documents.
- Analyze and interpret engineering data to develop practical and innovative design solutions.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
- Conduct quality control reviews and participate in field reviews and construction observations.
- Support project delivery by monitoring schedules, budgets, and task progress.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff and engineering support team members.
- Assist with client development, proposal efforts, and business development initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
