CHA Consulting, Inc.

Senior Highway Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. • $135K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • CTDOT experience required
  • Project and client management experience highly desired
  • Expert knowledge of engineering discipline and best practices
  • Advanced proficiency in engineering software (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Microsoft Office)
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures and engineering laws

Responsibilities

  • Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs and specifications for highway and rail projects
  • Provide expert consultation to resolve complex technical issues
  • Lead advanced technical projects in collaboration with engineering departments
  • Develop and manage work plans aligned with project milestones
  • Guide and mentor junior engineering staff with technical reviews and support
  • Deliver technical development of proposals and presentations to clients and agencies

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects
  • Engage in a diverse portfolio of engineering initiatives
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex challenges
  • Mentor emerging professionals and shape the future of transportation infrastructure
Full Job Description
Senior Highway Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join our Highway & Rail Team in Rocky Hill, CT. As a trusted technical leader, you will oversee the technical direction on impactful transportation projects, guide multidisciplinary teams, and help deliver innovative roadway solutions that enhance safety, connectivity, and long-term community growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for highway and rail projects
  • Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multidiscipline transportation projects
  • Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with other engineering departments and project management staff to deliver sustainable solutions
  • Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
  • Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support
  • Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • CTDOT experience required
  • Project and client management experience highly desired
  • Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
  • Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD) as well as Microsoft Office
  • Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Lead the delivery of meaningful transportation projects that improve mobility, strengthen regional connectivity, and support the communities that rely on safe, efficient infrastructure every day
  • Put your expertise to work on a diverse portfolio of highway and transportation initiatives, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges and drive project success
  • Expand your impact as a trusted technical leader by mentoring emerging professionals, influencing design excellence, and helping shape the future of transportation infrastructure

Curious about the impactful work our Highway & Rail team is doing? Discover how CHA is enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative highway, roadway, rail, bridge, and multimodal solutions by visiting: CHA Highway & Rail.

Salary Range:

$135,000 - $150,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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About CHA Consulting, Inc.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company offers services in the areas of transportation, water resources, environmental, facilities, and energy. CHA Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. The company has more than 1,400 employees and operates offices across the United States and Canada.
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