Highway Project Engineer III

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a skilled and driven Highway Project Engineer III to join our Lexington office and support our Kentucky transportation projects.  This opportunity offers a flexible work schedule with options for hybrid or in-office work, designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth.

What You’ll Do:

As a Highway Project Engineer III, you’ll work on a wide range of complex highway, traffic, and bridge design efforts, contributing to the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure.  You’ll play a key role in the design and development of urban and rural roadway systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and applying cutting-edge design tools to deliver high-quality engineering solutions  

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design of highway, bridge, and traffic projects, including interstates, interchanges, intersection improvements, capacity enhancements, MOT (Maintenance of Traffic), ADA compliance, and site planning.
• Develop conceptual through final design plans, including alignments, geometric layouts, drainage systems, and safety upgrades.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Senior Engineers, and technical staff to craft practical, cost-effective, and code-compliant design solutions for a wide variety of clients.
• Utilize Bentley software platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and InRoads for the preparation of design models, plan sets, and documentation.
• Conduct field visits and site assessments to collect data, verify conditions, and support active design development.
• Ensure designs adhere to applicable standards and guidelines including AASHTO, KYTC, MUTCD, and ADA regulations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• EIT certification required; PE license preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive highway engineering experience in a consulting or transportation agency environment.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and InRoads; experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local design standards, specifications, and permitting processes.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks on concurrent projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex design challenges and provide actionable, well-supported recommendations.

Why PRIME AE:

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart:

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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