Road and Highway Design Engineer

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Road and Highway Design Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to become an integral part of an ambitious team, and the role will provide every opportunity for you to make your mark and influence the continuing sustainable growth of Parsons

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform a variety of highway engineering duties by applying engineering principles to roadway, highway, intersection, and multimodal transportation projects.
• Assist in preparing engineering plans, specifications, estimates, calculations, technical reports, and supporting project documentation.
• Develop roadway design plans and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and other engineering software.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, traffic, structures, utilities, and construction engineering.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits, and data collection activities to support project development and design validation.
• Support project delivery for local agency, county, state, and transportation authority clients through various phases of design and construction.
• Attend project meetings and interact directly with clients while developing communication, project management, and consulting skills.
• Support quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure project deliverables meet company and client standards.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain certification within a reasonable timeframe.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or similar engineering software.
• Basic understanding of roadway, highway, and transportation engineering principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple assignments.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, local agency requirements, MUTCD, Greenbook, and related transportation design guidelines.
• Experience preparing roadway plans, estimates, specifications, and technical reports.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary transportation projects involving traffic, drainage, utilities, and structures.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical submittals, and construction documents.
• Self-motivated team player committed to quality, continuous learning, and professional growth.

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: $63,600.00 - $111,300.00We 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!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!

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