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Principal Highway Engineer

NV5
NV5 Salary
Morristown, NJ Other
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2027

Overview

NV5 (NYSE: TIC) provides engineering and consulting services to public and private sectors, delivering solutions through five business verticals: Construction Quality Assurance, Infrastructure, Utility Services, Program Management, and Environmental. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

 

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

Responsibilities

NV5 has several opportunities for Principal Engineers to join our Civil Transportation/Roadway Department in our Parsippany, NJ office. We seek motivated candidates with 10 years of Engineering experience, with a desire to work in a Team environment, and capable of supervising Engineer/Junior Engineer level staff. This position provides the opportunity to be an integral member of a multi-discipline design team, looking for exposure to the various disciplines required for advancing transportation and civil related NJDOT and County projects. Our multi-discipline design team approach will provide the successful candidates the opportunity to pursue a path, focused on technical and/or project management which aligns with their strengths and interest. We currently have a wealth of interesting projects, and given our office current workload and backlog, these positions provide excellent opportunities for fast-track career growth. Our office also has a significant backlog of (Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects through NJDOT.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (BSCE)
  • NJ PE License
  • Work alongside Project Managers in delivering transportation and civil related projects, including providing technical oversight to engineering staff. The NV5 NJ office has exceptional experienced staff with the desire to train and support Technical Management and/or Project Management career goals of the applicant.
  • Preparation of roadway/highway design and plan development from conceptual design to final contract plans.
  • Familiarity with TAP and SRTS projects through NJDOT Local Aid a Plus.
  • Preparation of technical reports and studies, including Concept Development and Final Design Reports.
  • Lead project field visits to perform condition assessments and inventory of substandard/critical design elements.
  • Collaborate with multidiscipline design engineers and technicians.
  • Opportunities for involvement in Project Management skills pertaining to project budgets and schedules, and adherence to a project’s scope of work.
  • Public Outreach tasks
  • Participate in professional organizations and technical societies.

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Compensation: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. Base pay offered for this role may vary and can be higher or lower depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for a comprehensive range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the role offered. This disclosure is provided in accordance with New York Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is determined by market location. Interested applicants should apply directly through the NV5 Careers website.

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: NV5 Inc does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than passive & active candidates and employee referrals. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to NV5 or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by NV5's internal Talent Acquisition team seeking 3rd party sourcing assistance. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement and given permission to represent NV5 to candidates on a particular search, NV5 will not owe any referral or other fees with respect to the unsolicited submission.

 

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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