Pennoni is seeking a Staff Highway Engineer I for our Transportation Division at their Pittsburgh, PA office. The ideal candidate will be a person who is experienced with and able to complete the following tasks:
Perform assigned highway design tasks on transportation projects, research design criteria and complete assigned tasks related to horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, and other roadway design layout items.
Use various engineering software and publications to provide engineering solutions to design issues, coordinate with other staff, develop design plans, quantities, project special details, and part or all of design reports as needed.
Will also be responsible for preparing engineering documents and plans in accordance with the company/project CADD standards.
Assist with field work and other data collection efforts related to the project design process.
Required Attributes:
- Required education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, MS a plus.
- Minimum years of work experience: 4-7
- Proficient in Microstation, Inroads (preferably Open Roads), and Microsoft programs.
- Familiar with PennDOT and PA Turnpike standards and programs (AutoTab and Tab Wizard).
- Licenses Required: EIT, PE (or working towards PE)
Preferred Attributes:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Traffic and/or drainage design experience a plus.
- Willing to learn and take on new tasks.
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!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- 4–7 years of work experience
- Proficiency in MicroStation, InRoads, preferably OpenRoads, and Microsoft programs
- Familiarity with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike standards and programs, including AutoTab and Tab Wizard
- EIT, PE, or working toward PE licensure
- Master’s degree
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Traffic and/or drainage design experience
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
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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.
