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Highway Engineer

Actalent
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026 CLOSED ON 5/21/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Engineer position at Actalent?

Job Title: Highway Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented Highway Engineer with a passion for designing and shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. This role requires a dedicated professional with strong experience in highway design and familiarity with planning and executing engineering design projects.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and work with internal staff to perform necessary field work, design calculations, and plan preparation.
  • Submit design plans to various clients, ensuring all phases of the engineering design project are covered.
  • Design transportation geometry, prepare Highway Occupancy submissions, and create cross section and grading plans.
  • Develop and implement erosion sediment control measures.
  • Perform hydrology and drainage calculations.
  • Layout and design water and sanitary sewer utilities.

Essential Skills

  • 3 years of experience in highway design
  • EIT certification
  • Experience in planning and preparation for all phases of engineering design projects
  • Experience with PennDOT or Turnpike projects
  • Proficiency in Microstation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Understanding of transportation and roadway design
  • Skills in highway occupancy, grading plans, erosion control, and water and sanitary sewer systems

Work Environment

This position is based in-office at locations in Philadelphia, or West Chester. Our work culture is one that fosters innovation, growth, and collaboration. You will work with a supportive team that values individual contributions and drives excellence in every project.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Full benefits package - HR will provide during the int process

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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