Project Highway Engineer
Pennoni's transportation team in Virginia Beach is recognized for its involvement in planning, engineering, and consulting services related to transportation infrastructure. They focus on improving mobility, safety, connectivity and system preservation within the Hampton Roads and Central Virginia Region, collaborating on various roadway and bridge projects with public sector clients including the City of Portsmouth, City of Norfolk, City of Hampton, City of Williamsburg, City of Waynesboro, VDOT, NCDOT and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Authority (CBBTD) and the City of Tampa, Florida.
Pennoni is growing and we have an opening for an experienced Highway Engineer to join our Transportation team with experience consistent, but not limited to:
Responsibilities
Duties include highway engineering, stormwater management and drainage design, cost estimating, and report writing.
- Conceptual and final design of roadway, highway, and multi-modal engineering solutions for a variety of transportation-related projects including development of geometric horizontal and vertical layout, grading and drainage design, and utilities layout
- Preparation and review of roadway design criteria, calculations, drawings, estimates, and specifications
- Development of 3D modeling for conceptual roadway alignments
- Temporary traffic control development
- Constructability development and review
- Typical section development and pavement design
- Preparation of right-of-way and easement plans
Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team, including mentoring younger staff
- Ability to work effectively in-office and in the field
- Ability to balance concurrent projects
- Detail oriented, self-motived, and committed
- Strong computer skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering required, MS a plus
- 5-10 years of transportation engineering experience required
- PE required
- Demonstratable AutoCAD / Civil3D and/or Microstation / Open Roads Designer experience required
- Familiarity with VDOT and LAP project development a plus
Why Pennoni?
At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project!
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- 5–10 years of transportation engineering experience
- Professional Engineer license
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D and/or MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer experience
- Master of Science degree
- Familiarity with VDOT and LAP project development
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What We Do
Pennoni is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consulting firm that partners with public and private clients to address infrastructure, environmental, and community challenges. Its capabilities span civil/site design, transportation and construction engineering, management and inspection, materials testing, environmental services, planning, surveying, and energy solutions. The firm develops smart, sustainable solutions intended to improve communities and help clients plan, design, build, and maintain resilient places.
