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Senior Highway Design Engineer

Actalent
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

Job Description:

  • Employ fundamental principles including all aspects of Highway Design, Utility Coordination (including relocation and agreements), Cost Estimating, and Transportation Engineering while using applicable MicroStation (preferred) and/or AutoCAD design software.
  • Production of plans, specifications, and engineer’s estimates for roadway projects for NJDOT, NJTA, PANYNJ, and County or Municipal agencies.
  • Geometric Design, Design Exception, Roadside Design including current Guide Rail Design, Pavement Design, MPT, Signing and Striping, ROW, Access Management, Grading, Permitting, Coordination with Utility Companies and Utility Relocations, Utility Risk Analysis, Production of Utility Schemes of Accommodation.
  • Roadway Drainage Design, and 3D Roadway Modeling

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of NJDOT Capital Project Procedures, NJDOT/NJTA/ AASHTO Roadway Design Manual/ Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, MUTCD, NEPA Process, Monitoring Budgets and Primavera Scheduling
  • Strong design capabilities with MicroStation Inroads experience including working with alignments, surfaces, templates, earthwork, and plans and quantity calculations

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Newark,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 : $110,000 - $135,000

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