Senior Highway EngineerCHA 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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