STV Group

Senior Highway Engineer

STV Group$139K — $159K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Pennsylvania PE preferred.
  • 8-12 years of experience in highway engineering.
  • Experience with PennDOT, PTC, or related transportation agencies.
  • Familiarity with AASHTO design standards.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, Bentley/OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the design of transportation projects for agencies such as PennDOT and PTC.
  • Develop roadway geometrics, traffic control plans, and utility coordination.
  • Collaborate with client teams and internal engineering disciplines.
  • Contribute to proposal and business development efforts.
  • Guide design tasks to ensure quality deliverables meet schedules and budgets.
  • Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • Mentor and support junior civil engineering staff.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options including a Health Savings Account.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Disability and life insurance benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with retirement counseling.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off starting at 16 days, plus paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Senior Highway Engineer - Pennsylvania Transportation Group

This role offers significant growth potential, the chance to build strong client relationships, and the ability to influence the direction of our highway practice all within a culture that values balance, flexibility, and teamwork.

What You'll Do
  • Lead and support the design of transportation projects for agencies such as PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
  • Develop roadway geometrics, modeling, cross sections, traffic control plans, signing and pavement marking layouts, utility coordination, and right-of-way plans.
  • Collaborate with client teams, internal engineering disciplines, and marketing staff.
  • Support and contribute to proposal development and business development efforts.
  • Guide and coordinate design tasks with other team members to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet schedule and budget expectations.
  • Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
  • Develop technical and price proposals.
  • Work closely with practice leaders, office leadership, and client development teams to support both your professional growth and STV's strategic goals.
  • Build strong working relationships with client technical staff and project managers.
  • Mentor and support junior civil engineering staff.

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's degree is a plus).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Pennsylvania PE preferred.
  • 8-12 years of experience in highway engineering.
  • Experience working with PennDOT, PTC, or other transportation agencies.
  • Experience with New Jersey, New York, or other regional authorities is a plus.
  • Familiarity with AASHTO design standards.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation, Bentley/OpenRoads, and Microsoft Office.
  • Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in highway design and the ability to define scope and prepare engineering estimates.
  • Ability to provide quality control oversight for highway engineering tasks.
  • A passion for mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • Interest in participating in client service teams, proposal development, and business development activities.

If you want to lead impactful projects, mentor the next generation of engineers, and help shape the future of transportation in Illinois, STV is the place to do it.

Compensation Range:
$139,693.44 - $159,649.65

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

About STV Group

STV Group is a multidisciplinary engineering, architectural, and construction management company based in New York City. The company provides a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and program management. STV Group has worked on a variety of high-profile projects, including the Second Avenue Subway in New York City, the San Francisco International Airport, and the Los Angeles International Airport. The company has approximately 2,000 employees and operates offices throughout the United States and Canada.
Learn more about STV Group
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1912

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