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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking is seeking a dynamic and seasoned professional to join our team as a Principal Level Highway Design Engineer, supporting the landmark NYSDOT I-81 Viaduct Project! This $2.0B project, the largest in NYSDOT’s history, is transforming the fabric of Central New York.
For 80 years, Parsons has been a leader in the integrated design and delivery of civil infrastructure. With a robust backlog of work in both conventional and design/build project delivery, we are looking for strong leaders who can lead projects and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
This role is available on a hybrid schedule in New York state, with remote options available for qualifying candidates.
Why Parsons?
At Parsons, our extensive experience in infrastructure, combined with your engineering expertise, will propel your career forward. We are on an exciting growth trajectory, with recent acquisitions that expand our capabilities and project portfolio. This means you'll have the opportunity to work on fresh and innovative projects that keep your career exciting and engaging. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Professional Growth: We offer robust training and development programs to help you advance your skills and career.
Exciting Projects: Work on high-profile, marquee projects that make a tangible impact on communities.
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces new technologies and methodologies.
Career Advancement: Our growth means more opportunities for you to take on leadership roles and advance within the company.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values versatility, enthusiasm, and exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.
Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.
Develop detailed requisitions for equipment and materials.
May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.
Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by the position.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience with highway geometric design background
Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate may be required, and candidate should be on the PE track
Proficiency in CAD (Microstation and InRoads/OpenRoads) and other PC software packages commonly used in engineering.
Experience with NYSDOT highway design projects preferred
Strong communication skills
Join Parsons and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in our community through innovative engineering solutions. Apply today and take the next step in your career!
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $72,900.00 - $127,600.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience with highway geometric design background.
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate and on the PE track.
- Proficiency in CAD, specifically MicroStation and InRoads/OpenRoads.
- Experience with NYSDOT highway design projects.
- Strong communication skills.
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Parsons Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Parsons Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
