Highway Engineer - Dallas
Job Title: Highway Engineer
Location: Dallas, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Position Summary:
Seeking a highly skilled and motivated Highway Engineer to join a civil engineering team in Dallas, TX. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the planning, design, and oversight of highway and roadway infrastructure projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. This role requires a deep understanding of transportation engineering principles, roadway design standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the design of highway and roadway projects, including new construction, rehabilitation, and expansion.
- Preparing geometric layouts, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, and grading plans.
- Conducting feasibility studies, traffic impact analyses, and route selection studies.
- Utilizing advanced design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and InRoads.
- Ensuring compliance with TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation), AASHTO, FHWA, and local municipal standards.
- Developing and reviewing engineering reports, technical memoranda, and design calculations.
- Preparing construction documents including plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E).
- Coordinating with CAD technicians and junior engineers to ensure accuracy and completeness of design deliverables.
- Submitting permit applications and coordinating with regulatory agencies for environmental and construction approvals.
- Assisting in managing project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinating with clients, contractors, subconsultants, and government agencies.
- Participating in project meetings, public hearings, and stakeholder engagement sessions.
- Monitoring project progress and providing technical guidance to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Conducting site visits to assess existing conditions, collect data, and verify design assumptions.
- Overseeing construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications and safety standards.
- Addressing field issues and providing engineering solutions during construction.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in highway or roadway design, preferably in Texas.
- Proficiency in roadway design software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Familiarity with traffic modeling tools (e.g., Synchro, VISSIM) is a plus.
- Strong understanding of TxDOT design criteria and PS&E preparation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
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