Project Engineer - NE Highway

McFarland Johnson

$97K — $124K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • PE certification required
  • 5-10 years in roadway engineering design
  • Experience with State DOT projects
  • Familiarity with multi-modal and Complete Streets design preferred
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with a team of engineers
  • Lead the development of transportation project plans
  • Manage and mentor junior staff and task leads
  • Assemble design packages for projects
  • Conduct quality control reviews
  • Lead meetings with clients
  • Represent the firm at industry events

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off including parental leave
  • Company-funded employee stock ownership plan
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Ongoing technical training and professional growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Category
Transportation

Description

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you'll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.

Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Highway Project Engineer to join our widely respected and growing Transportation Division in any of our Northeast Office Locations. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for a career-minded professional interested in joining our award-winning firm and becoming part of our employee-owned culture of performance and client satisfaction.

Why Join MJ?
  • Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ's culture in annual employee survey.
  • Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
  • Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
  • Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
  • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Working with a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
  • Leading the development of transportation project plans for public infrastructure projects.
  • Manage and mentor staff while serving as a task lead
  • Assemble a complete design package or assigned portions of a?larger project
  • Perform quality control reviews
  • Attend and lead meetings with public and/or private clients
  • Represent MJ at industry and professional society events

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
  • PE Required.
  • 5-10 years of progressive roadway engineering analysis and design experience.
  • Project experience with State DOT's required and municipal experience a plus.
  • Multi-modal and Complete Streets design experience a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
  • Business Development experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Public presentation experience preferred.
  • Experience with proposal writing, scope of work development, and budgeting
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team, develop and maintain client relations, and meet project demands and schedules.

Benefits & Perks:
  • Competitive salary with a pay range of $47 - $60 per hour commensurate with experience and location.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
  • Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
  • Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
  • Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
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Pay Range

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
11/18/2025

This position is currently accepting applications.

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