Highway Project Engineer

Hunt-EAS•Village of Horseheads, NY

4d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Highway Project Engineer works with clients and the highway team leader to design and detail plans for Local, State, and County highways. The role may involve projects at all stages of design and construction, including feasibility and preliminary design, roadway design, grading, drainage, work zone traffic control, traffic signals, signage and pavement markings, pavement cross sections, permitting, bidding, and construction administration. The team describes its environment as hardworking and dynamic, with a focus on work-life balance and long-term individual growth. Growth opportunities are available based on performance, communication skills, and teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
At least four years of experience in highway or roadway design.
Strong knowledge and experience in local and state highway/roadway design, pavement design, drainage system evaluation, intersection design, turning lane warrants, maintenance/protection of traffic plans, and NYSDOT specifications and details.
Knowledge of the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual and specifications.
MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer experience.
Good technical writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of plan and specification preparation.
Self-motivated and organized, with openness to learning new and innovative design procedures and methods.

Nice To Haves

EIT or PE.
Experience with traffic analysis and studies.
Experience with signal design.

Responsibilities

Apply broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to solve technical issues.
Prepare basic and advanced engineering designs and technical data, ensuring completion and accuracy.
Use advanced judgment and analysis techniques to prepare complete project documents, including design reports and final plan sets.
Perform engineering quantity takeoffs and create construction cost estimates.
Assist with proposal development for professional services.
Perform field investigations and site visits as needed, and prepare reports.
Interpret and follow scopes of work, budgets, and schedules, completing projects within budget and on time.
Analyze and interpret data, and formulate and solve problems.
Coordinate with other team members to support project success.
Design complete projects, systems, components, or processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of standards including MUTCD, AASHTO, and NYSDOT.