Senior Highway Engineer
STV•Pittsburgh, PA
•$132,709 - $151,667•Onsite
About The Position
STV is seeking an experienced Senior Highway Engineer to join their growing Pittsburgh Transportation team. This role offers an opportunity for a transportation professional to engage in technical leadership, client interaction, mentoring, and shaping the future of the highway practice. The position involves applying expertise in highway design, strengthening client relationships, contributing to business development, and driving the growth of transportation services within a collaborative environment that supports professional advancement and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania.
- 12+ years of experience in highway engineering and transportation design.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and/or other transportation agencies.
- Strong understanding of AASHTO design standards.
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrated experience leading highway design projects from planning through delivery.
- Ability to develop project scopes, prepare engineering estimates, and oversee quality control activities.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
- Passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
- Interest in participating in client service, proposal development, and business development activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the design and delivery of transportation projects for clients including PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), the City of Pittsburgh, and other public agencies.
- Develop roadway geometrics, roadway models, cross sections, traffic control plans, signing and pavement marking plans, utility coordination efforts, and right-of-way plans.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, client stakeholders, and marketing professionals to deliver successful projects and support new opportunities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers, helping team members grow and succeed.
- Coordinate project activities to ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Assist with the preparation of specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and engineering documentation.
- Contribute to proposal development, including technical approaches and pricing strategies.
- Support client relationship management, business development initiatives, and industry engagement efforts that help expand STV's presence and services.
- Build strong working relationships with client project managers, technical staff, and key stakeholders.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
