Highway Project Engineer

Weston & Sampson•Rocky Hill, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Project Engineer with 6 to 12 years of experience in roadway/highway design. This role is part of a team focused on roadway and highway design, traffic engineering, transportation planning, and stormwater, hydraulics, and permitting. The position offers opportunities to work on diverse projects including municipal and state highway designs, intersection improvements, streetscapes, multi-use pathways, ADA enhancements, bridge projects, and drainage improvements. The role involves close collaboration with Project Managers and Team Leaders, providing mentorship and career guidance. The engineer will be responsible for design tasks, client interaction, and potentially presenting at public meetings. Involvement with professional organizations is encouraged.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer in either MA, NH, CT (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months)
Proficiency in Autocad Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills required
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil or Transportation Engineering a plus
NCEES Record a plus
Experience in both Autocad Civil 3D and Bentley OpenRoads is a plus
Experience with HydroCAD or StormCAD a plus
Established relationships with CTDOT and CT Municipalities a plus
Experience in the use of the relevant CTDOT Design Manuals and AASHTO Green Book

Responsibilities

Carrying out all design tasks of a project including roadway geometry and plans, estimates, technical specifications, and reports while adhering to the project scope, budget, and schedule.
Direct contact with Clients, supporting the Project Manager with response to correspondence and meeting preparation, attendance, and presentations.
Opportunity to present at public information meetings and municipal meetings (i.e. inland wetlands).
Mentor and assist staff engineers.
Active involvement with professional organizations such as CSCE, ACEC, ITE, WTS, etc. is encouraged to enhance relationships with peers.
Be flexible in terms of handling multiple and wide range of assignments.