What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Engineer position at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP?
At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our dynamic team and help us to design the critical infrastructure that improves our world!
We are looking for an experienced Transportation - Highway Engineer to join our team in our Tampa, FL office. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong industry reputation and an expanding presence in the Florida market. Our highway contracts range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchanges and new corridor designs to statewide and districtwide continuing services contracts. We also provide a full range of design-build and owner’s representative services.
Responsibilities:
As a Highway Engineer, you’ll play a key role in the planning and design of transportation infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:- Developing roadway designs and producing construction plans for FDOT and local agency projects
- Designing horizontal and vertical alignments, roadside features, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans
- Coordinating utilities, preparing specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
- Supporting design-build and alternative delivery projects, including P3 initiatives
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff
Requirements:
- 5–10 years of experience in highway/roadway design
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Florida, or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Strong knowledge of FDOT standards, specifications, and procedures
- Proficiency in MicroStation, Geopak, InRoads, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD
- Experience with 3D design and alternative delivery methods (Design-Build, P3) is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to grow professionally
- Willingness to travel to project sites, client meetings, and other WRA offices as needed
Why Join WRA?
- Be part of a growing Florida team with access to exciting, high-impact projects
- Work in a supportive, people-first culture that values your contributions
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) ***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position ***** Position # 2811 #LI - Onsite #LI - Mid Level |