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HARDESTY & HANOVER lists this Senior Highway Engineer opportunity in morristown, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title: Senior Highway Engineer
Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Description: 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, and protection of traffic, access design, and right-of-way coordination.
This 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.
H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you'll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
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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Worksite address
morristown, NJ, 07961, US
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