Project Engineer - Highway Design

HNTB Corporation•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

The Project Engineer - Highway Design is responsible for producing and modifying design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects. In consultation with the project manager, the role supports research, development, calculations, design, and project delivery, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity. The engineer uses technical knowledge to address design issues through problem-solving, client interactions, and timely completion of project tasks. The role develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. It may include mentoring, training, and reviewing the work of junior engineering staff. The position contributes to successful delivery across a diverse range of client projects and supports planning, coordination, and quality of work within the technical discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience.
Understand the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
Coordinate work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
Prepare high-quality deliverables on time and within budget and scope.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
8 years of relevant experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, depending on discipline.

Responsibilities

Produce and modify design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans, and specifications for assigned projects.
Consult with the project manager on research, development, calculations, design, and delivery.
Apply engineering techniques, procedures, and design criteria to projects of varying size and complexity.
Address design-related issues through problem-solving, client interactions, and completion of tasks to meet project schedules.
Develop conceptual and detailed designs and calculations using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software.
Mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineering staff, and provide constructive feedback as applicable.
Plan and distribute discipline-specific work, and adhere to project schedules and budgets.
Assist with marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
Assist with developing project or assignment scopes of work and levels of effort within the discipline.
Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project team's work within the technical discipline.
Guide and mentor the team toward overall project objectives.
Coordinate technical aspects of discipline work with client counterparts and teaming partners at staff level.
Work closely with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.