Highway Engineer II

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Job Description:

Parsons is now hiring for a Highway Engineer II to work on major infrastructure projects that change the fabric of our community. Your projects could include new roadway designs, interstate widening/expansions, roundabouts, intersection improvements, and roadway or bridge rehabilitations - just to name a few!

This position is based in the Troy, Michigan office but you will also be working closely with employees in other Parsons offices on in-state and out-of-state projects.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Will perform geometric alignments and design for roadway projects, inclusive of freeways, ramps and interchanges, utilizing Microstation Inroads and/or Open Roads software.

• Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.

• Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.

• Provides support for other engineering activities as required. 

• May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

• May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate size project.

• Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Skills & Qualifications You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and 5+ years of related work experience

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is desirable or the ability to obtain a PE within 12 months.

• MDOT experience is highly preferred

• Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required (Prefer experience with Microstation and InRoads/OpenRoads)

• Experience in designing drainage systems is a plus

• Experience in designing traffic signal layouts and/or traffic analysis is a plus

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$68,400.00 - $119,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!