Highway Design Engineer

CDR Companies

Highway Design Engineer leading complex transportation design and PS&E preparation for CDR Maguire Engineering. Checking drawings, calculations, specifications, and project deliverables across Pennsylvania offices.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMechanicsburg • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in highway design, including drafting, engineering computations, and project management. Proficient in using design software and guiding team members while ensuring compliance with relevant statutes and guidelines.

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Highway Design ExperienceProfessional Engineer LicenseBentley MicroStation CADDAutodesk AutoCADCivil 3D

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Hard Skills

Highway DesignEngineering ComputationsDesign ReviewsQuantity CalculationsGeometry CalculationsReport WritingContract Document PreparationTechnical Skills DevelopmentProblem SolvingDesign Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

Tools & Technologies

Bentley MicroStation CADDAutodesk AutoCADCivil 3DBluebeamORD Software

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Highway DesignTraffic DesignDrainage DesignRight-of-Way DesignLocal, State, and Federal Statutes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Work Group Leader on small and mid-sized projects and segments of large projects
Perform drafting and checking of highway-related design drawings
Perform preliminary and final design, design reviews/checks, engineering computations, specifications, cost estimates, and report writing
Prepare contract documents, plans, and sketches using client-approved design software
Review shop drawings
Perform and check horizontal and vertical geometry calculations
Perform layout work of complicated subject areas without supervision
Perform and check quantity calculations
Assist in developing co-workers' technical skills and project knowledge
Participate in project sites, status meetings, and public meetings
Keep current with new design technology, construction equipment, and advancements
Provide support to other offices as needed
Travel as required and attend training prerequisites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field required
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
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal statutes and guidelines
Knowledge of clients' design manuals, procedures, specifications, standards, computer programs, applicable design codes, engineering software, and plan presentation formats
Knowledge of written communications, including technical reports, letters, and meeting minutes
Skilled in Bentley MicroStation CADD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and other online resources
Familiarity/experience with ORD software required
Ability to check or review highway/traffic design and drawings
Ability to guide highway/traffic design team members
Knowledge of highway, right-of-way, drainage, and traffic-related design
Ability to solve complex engineering problems
Must be able to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits packages
Comprehensive benefits program for employees and eligible family members
Variety and flexibility to meet individual needs
Resources to develop and succeed in professional and personal lives