McCormick Taylor is actively seeking an experienced mid-level Highway Engineer with a minimum of 6 years of PennDOT highway/transportation design experience for our Philadelphia office. Successful candidate must be knowledgeable in PennDOT design criteria and standards; have experience in horizontal and vertical geometry, roadway modeling and cross section development, grading and drainage, intersection design, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility coordination, ADA Design, and right-of-way plan development.

The primary duties are to serve in a technical role under the direction of a Project Manager on Pennsylvania transportation projects with various agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Project Manager and able to perform Lead Highway Engineer responsibilities
• Ability to perform engineering tasks independently and to mentor junior engineers in the preparation of engineering studies, analyses, design plans, and reports
• Collection of field data, as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria
• Establish Design Criteria, develop horizontal and vertical alignments, Superelevation, Length-of-Need calculations, etc
• Roadway modeling, intersection, and ADA ramp design/grading
• Provide engineering support for E&S, PCSM, drainage, H&H, permits, environmental, structure, and traffic tasks
• Assist in the preparation of roadway, utility relocation, right-of-way, staging and construction plans, specifications and engineering estimates and reports for transportation projects
• Knowledge of AASHTO Green Book, specifications, and PennDOT/PA Turnpike standards
• A focus on quality in compliance with McCormick Taylor’s QA/QC policies

• Candidate must possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with an interest in highway engineering
• P.E. required
• Experience with MicroStation & Familiarity OpenRoads
• Experience with PennDOT highway design and PS&E package preparation desirable
• Familiarity with the PennDOT Roadway Design Manual and the PennDOT Project Delivery process
• Familiarity with the PennDOT Utility, ROW & Access process
• Experience with the PA Turnpike and SEPTA transportation projects a plus
• Candidates must possess strong communications skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

We value your interest in our organization! At McCormick Taylor, our people are our greatest asset. If you join us, we hope for the opportunity to grow and succeed together. We offer an unparalleled, comprehensive benefits package—including no-deductible medical plans, free vision and dental plans, programs to enhance work-life balance, and flexible and hybrid work schedules.

McCormick Taylor is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strongly supports and celebrates the unique backgrounds of all of our employees and our applicants. Our commitment to inclusion spans age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and physical and mental ability. Our focus is on building a culture that promotes, supports, and values the diverse backgrounds and voices of our employees so that everyone feels welcome and can succeed. We strive to build a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.