Senior Highway Engineer
Morristown, NJ
H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join the firm’s New Jersey Regional Operation. This position is responsible for leading roadway and highway design efforts for major transportation agencies, including NJDOT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The successful candidate will support complex transportation projects involving geometric design, grading, drainage, construction staging, maintenance, traffic protection, access design, and right‑of‑way coordination. The role includes project management and technical leadership responsibilities, including oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams. Candidates should be familiar with the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process and the New Jersey Turnpike Procedures Manual.
Responsibilities
Lead engineering teams in the delivery of multidisciplinary transportation projects
Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents
Support projects involving roadway geometry, complete streets, grading and drainage, safety improvements, utility coordination, and traffic control staging
Provide technical quality assurance and quality control reviews
Oversee construction support services, including review of submittals and Requests for Information
Assist with business development activities, client coordination, and proposal preparation
Maintain project schedules, budgets, and financial performance
Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and internal project teams to support successful project delivery
Requirements
Minimum of ten years of highway, interchange, or roadway design experience
Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required
Familiarity with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and AASHTO design standards
Experience with CADD software, including MicroStation and InRoads or OpenRoads
Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
Strong technical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, lead project teams, and manage multiple priorities
Experience serving as a Project Manager and/or Roadway Design Team Leader preferred
Benefits
We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).
EOE M/F/ DISABILITY/VETS
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