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Highway Engineer

McCormick Taylor | CAREERS
Harrisburg, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/4/2026
Job Title
Highway Engineer
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA 17110 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description

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 Harrisburg 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 intersection design, and ADA Design.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform Lead Highway Engineer responsibilities, reporting directly to the Project Manager 
  • Roadway design, 3D modeling, intersection design/layout, and ADA ramp design/grading
  • Provide highway engineering support for E&S, PCSM, drainage, H&H, permits, environmental, structure, traffic, and public involvement tasks
  • Assist in the preparation of roadway, right-of-way, staging and construction plans, specifications and engineering estimates and reports for transportation projects 
  • Mentor junior engineers in the preparation of engineering studies, analyses, design plans, and reports
Job Requirements
  • Candidate must possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum with an interest in highway engineering
  • EIT required and PE is preferred 
  • Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Editions 
  • Experience with PennDOT highway design and PS&E package preparation desirable
  • Knowledge of AASHTO Green Book, PennDOT Roadway Design Manuals, and the PennDOT Project Delivery process
  • Candidates must possess strong communications skills and flexibility to work and collaborate in a hybrid environment.  

Soft Skills:

  • Flexible and willing to learn and grow in different directions
  • Adaptable and able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
  • Strong work ethic 
  • Enjoys challenging work 

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.

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