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Highway Project Engineer

STV
STV Salary
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/17/2026
STV currently has openings for a Highway Project Engineer in the Transportation group in Pennsylvania

STV is seeking an experienced and motivated Highway Project Engineer to join our Pennsylvania team. You can be based in Douglassville, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in MicroStation Inroads software, with Bentley's OpenRoads experience as a valuable asset. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of roadway, highway, and transit projects, contributing to innovative design solutions that meet the highest quality standards, budget constraints, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine 3D models, alignments, profiles, corridors, and cross-sections for transportation projects.
  • Mentor and train junior engineers in highway geometry and the effective use of Modeling software offering guidance and support to build their technical skills.
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including engineers, surveyors, planners,and project managers, to integrate design elements into comprehensive project plans.
  • Prepare detailed drawings, plans, and technical specifications for roadway, highway, and transit infrastructure projects.
  • Conduct thorough design reviews, constructability assessments, and quality control checks to ensure designs align with project objectives and regulatory standards.
  • Contribute to the preparation of project reports, presentations, and client communications to ensure effective project delivery.
  • Stay current with industry trends, software advancements, and best practices related to OpenRoads, applying new knowledge to enhance project outcomes.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field. Master’s Degree is a plus
  • P.E. License in Pennsylvania Strong proficiency in MicroStation Inroads with Bentley’s OpenRoads Designer being a plus
  • A minimum of 6 years of experience in transportation engineering, with a strong focus on roadway design, alignment optimization, and geometric design.
  • Experience with signing, pavement marking and traffic control plan development
  • Traffic signal and ITS design experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with design standards and guidelines, including PennDOT, AASHTO, and FHWA.
  • Strong technical skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent communication skills, with proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
  • Stormwater management and Erosion and Sedimentation Control design and permitting a plus
  • Professional society membership and involvement is a plus.


Compensation Range

$85,226.60 - $113,635.46

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits

  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off (16 days)
  • Paid Holidays (8 days)
  • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
  • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships


STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

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