Highway Design Engineer

CDR Companies

Highway Design Engineer responsible for complex design preparation and leading projects at CDR Maguire Engineering. Collaborating with teams and managing project deliverables in Mechanicsburg, PA.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeMechanicsburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Work Group Leader on small and mid-sized projects and on segments of large projects.
Perform drafting and checking of Highway related design drawings.
Perform complex design functions, including preliminary and final design, review or checking of designs, engineering computations, specifications, cost estimates, and report writing, etc.
Prepare contract documents, plans, and sketches utilizing Client approved design software.
Review shop drawings.
Perform and check horizontal and vertical geometry calculations as needed.
Perform layout work of complicated subject areas without supervision.
Perform and check quantity calculations.
Assist in developing the technical skills and project knowledge of co-workers.
Assist/Participate in project sites, project status meetings, and public meetings.
Keep up to date with new design technology, constructions equipment and advancements.
Provide support to other offices as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field required; Master's Degree preferred.
Minimum five (5)+ years of progressively responsible highway design related experience.
Professional Engineer License in good standing preferred.
Knowledge of CDR-M Design and office procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with ownership, management, co-workers, clients, vendors, contractors, partners, and other stakeholders.
Applied knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines with respect to field.
Knowledge of clients' design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, applicable design codes, engineering software, and plan presentation format.
Knowledge of written communications including technical reports, letters, meeting minutes, etc.
Skilled in use of relevant computer software as needed, including but not limited to; Bentley Microstation CADD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam as well as other online resources.
Familiarity/experience with ORD software required.
Ability to check or review design and drawings of highway/traffic elements.
Ability to guide other members of the highway/traffic design team.
Knowledge of highway, right-of-way, drainage, and traffic-related design.
Ability to solve complex engineering problems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.

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Hard Skills & Tools

highway designengineering computationsdesign reviewquantity calculationshorizontal geometry calculationsvertical geometry calculationstechnical report writingcost estimatesdesign specificationslayout work

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipteam collaborationproblem-solvingproject managementtechnical skill developmentstakeholder engagementpublic speakingmeeting facilitationindependent work

Certifications

B.S. Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer License