Highway Project Engineer - System One : Job Details

Highway Project Engineer

Location: [Various locations in NY, PA, TX, NC]

Type: Full-time | Transportation Infrastructure

Objective:

Lead the design and development of highway infrastructure projects, applying advanced civil engineering and project management skills. This role plays a critical part in shaping transportation networks, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and community impact. You'll contribute directly to infrastructure that enhances connectivity and accessibility across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop preliminary and final engineering plans for highway construction and improvement projects

• Design roadway elements including alignments, grading, drainage systems, and traffic-related features

• Provide technical guidance to junior team members and review design work for accuracy and quality

• Act as the technical liaison between clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies

• Organize and lead project meetings, maintain documentation, and ensure thorough record-keeping

• Create innovative design solutions that meet project goals, timelines, and budget constraints

• Conduct engineering analysis and research to support material selection and specification development

• Evaluate project costs and assess alternative design approaches for efficiency and effectiveness

• Prepare and deliver presentations and progress updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Manage and maintain detailed project records, including reports, design files, and budget documentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree preferred)

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• 10–15 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on highway design

• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer preferred

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Proven experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of organization and efficiency

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high-quality deliverables

• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Flexible and adaptable to shifting project needs and deadlines

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.