Highway Engineer - Entry Level

Position Overview

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. At WRA, you'll find a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. We are seeking an Entry-Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway Engineering Group in our Pittsburgh Regional office. Our team works on a variety of projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) and occasionally on national and international projects, serving state and local transportation agencies including PennDOT, MDOT, and VDOT as well as private-sector partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of roadway alignments, profiles, and typical sections
• Prepare construction plans for roadway geometrics, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MOT) and erosion and sediment control
• Perform drainage and stormwater design tasks in coordination with senior engineers
• Utilize design software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD) to produce plan sets and 3D models
• Support preparation of construction specifications, quantity calculations, and cost estimates
• Contribute to technical reports, studies, and design documentation
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings, public meetings, and agency submissions
• Coordinate with internal design disciplines (structures, traffic, utilities) to integrate design elements
• Participate in occasional site visits for data collection, field verification, or design support
• Coordinate with senior engineers on permitting requirements and utility research
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers who will provide mentoring and support toward your professional growth

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Experience Required: 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD; knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant internship or job experience related to transportation engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, plus additional optional life insurance and short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits