Highway Design Engineer

CDR Companies

Highway Design Engineer leading highway design, drawings, calculations, and PS&E packages. Supporting transportation infrastructure consulting projects at CDR Maguire Engineering.

Posted 8/22/2026full-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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Bentley Microstation CADDAutodesk AutoCADCivil 3DBluebeamORD Software

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Engineering (Preferred)Professional Engineer License (Preferred)

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/checking, 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, project status meetings, and public meetings
Keep current with new design technology, construction equipment, and advancements
Provide support to other offices as needed
Perform other duties commensurate with the title and position
Travel as required
Attend training prerequisites 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 relevant computer software, including Bentley Microstation CADD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Bluebeam
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
Must be able to work in the United States to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

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