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Senior Highway Engineer

RINA
Columbus, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/28/2026
RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Highway Engineer to join its office in Lisle, IL within the Civil Engineering Division.

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $130,000 - $140,000 depending on education and experience.

Mission

Join our growing Highway/Roadway Project Team and be a critical member of a regional design team as it expands its presence.

The Senior Highway Engineer is an active participant in the project execution, calculation, and design of engineering projects including gathering/analyzing technical data to prepare detailed engineering designs and drawings, as well as monitoring/coordinating the technical deliverables required for client projects.

This Senior Highway Engineer may oversee the technical work of one or more Staff Engineer(s), Engineer(s), Designer(s), and/or Drafter(s) and delegate work, as appropriate to engineering team members. Additionally, the Engineer acts as the liaison between the Project Manager and other project team members, relaying important and relevant project information. The Project Engineer may accompany the Project Manager on site visits and meetings with clients, and participate in proposal writing (RFP’s), setting up project scopes, defining deliverables, and monitoring schedules and budget costs.

Key Accountabilities

  • Responsible for designs, CAD drawings, and specifications on assigned projects, under the guidance/direction of Project Manager
  • Works with other engineers on a project team, maintaining effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, and clients
  • Coordinates with drafters, designers, and staff engineers within project team
  • Completes drawings/project responsibilities within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Reviews drawings for completeness, accuracy, and constructability.
  • Develops conceptual and basic engineering documents including studies, design criteria, equipment specifications, etc.
  • Utilizes computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks
  • Observes safety and security procedures

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required
  • 8 years of experience in design engineering, preferably on ODOT, IDOT or other roadway transportation projects
  • Professional Engineering License in Ohio and/or Illinois.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation Open Roads Design
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and coordinate with others on larger, multidiscipline projects.
  • Proficiency in standard engineering procedures and project management methodologies and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering required (i.e., AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Additional Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Local or regional travel (i.e. job sites) anticipated based upon business need

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Competencies

  • ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
  • BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
  • EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
  • MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
  • PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
  • PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
  • THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

RINA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of RINA without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of RINA. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000

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