Highway Engineer - Mid-Level

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking an experienced Highway Engineer to lead and manage transportation projects within our Baltimore Highway Group. This role involves technical leadership, project management, and client coordination for complex roadway and multimodal transportation projects across the Mid-Atlantic region and nationally.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of highway and transportation projects, including:
  • Roadway alignments, geometric design, and roadside safety
  • Multi-modal facilities (pedestrian, bicycle, transit)
  • Maintenance of traffic and construction staging plans
• Prepare and review construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, FHWA, and state DOT standards
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Support business development through proposal preparation and client presentations

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Must be certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland or able to obtain within 6 months through comity from another state
• Must have 11-15 years of relevant job experience related to highway engineering
• Experience with design software tools such as MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads and AutoCAD preferred
• Experience designing and managing highway tasks and projects and preparing contract documents
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and other relevant highway design guidelines, criteria, and standards required; knowledge of MDOT SHA guidelines, criteria, and standards preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple assignments

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

The expected annual compensation range for this position is $100,000.00 - $180,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position #: 3151

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