Senior Highway Engineer

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Compensation: $132,708.77–$151,667.16 per year

Company

hirify.global develops transportation solutions and infrastructure projects for public agencies and communities.

What you will do

• Lead and support the design and delivery of highway and transportation projects for PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, 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, and right-of-way plans.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities and ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, engineering documentation, and proposal content.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers.
• Support client relationship management, business development, proposal development, and industry engagement.

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.
• 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, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working with PennDOT, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, or other transportation agencies.
• Strong understanding of AASHTO design standards.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and Microsoft Office.
• Interest in mentoring junior engineers and participating in client service, proposals, and business development.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with opportunities for technical growth and leadership.
• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• 401(k) plan, retirement counseling, paid time off starting at 16 days, and 9 paid holidays.
• Parental leave, backup dependent care, continuing education, and professional licensure and society membership support.
• Emphasis on professional development and work-life balance.