Highway Design Engineer

Highway Design Engineer

The Design Engineer – Highway will play a pivotal role in supporting transportation infrastructure projects through technical design, project delivery, and client engagement. This position involves preparing proposals and scopes of work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including surveyors, engineers, and subconsultants. The engineer will also participate in shortlist presentations and respond to technical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare proposals and scopes of work for transportation infrastructure projects.
2. Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
3. Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and subconsultants to ensure project success.
4. Participate in shortlist presentations to effectively communicate project details.
5. Respond to technical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
6. Engage with clients to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in transportation design.
• Experience with FDOT projects is required.
• Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, and 3D corridor modeling.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Project is preferred.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid or office-based work environment in a confidential location, fostering collaboration within a structured team. There are mentorship opportunities, interaction with public agencies and private clients, and flexible project assignments across transportation sectors.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Benefits: Medical Insurance (PPO, HMO, or High-Deductible Health Plans) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life Insurance (Basic and Supplemental) Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Critical Illness and Accident Insurance (optional add-ons) Retirement & Financial Benefits: 401(k) Plan with employer matching Profit Sharing Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (if applicable) Financial Wellness Programs Tuition Reimbursement or Education Assistance Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays (typically 8–12 per year) Personal Days Parental Leave (maternity, paternity, adoption) Bereavement Leave Jury Duty Leave Wellness & Work-Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Mental Health Support Wellness Programs (e.g., gym reimbursement, wellness challenges) Flexible Work Schedules Remote or Hybrid Work Options Commuter Benefits Other Perks: Sign-On Bonuses Referral Bonuses Company Events & Team Outings Professional Development & Training Company Equipment (laptop, phone, etc.)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in West Palm Beach, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

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