Junior Engineer, Highway Design

PDG is seeking a Junior Engineer in the Highway Design Department to design and develop roadways, intersections, and interchanges while maintaining a healthy mindset and lifestyle. The role involves various tasks such as designing alignments, geometric design, pavement design, and drainage design.

Requirements

• Designs Vertical and Horizontal Alignments using NYSDOT HDM and ASSHTO guidelines
• Geometric Design – designs roadway elements such as lane widths, curves, grades, sight distance, and intersection to ensure safety and efficiency
• Pavement Design – selects pavement materials and thickness (asphalt/concrete) based on expected loads, climate, and soil conditions.
• Drainage Design – designs system (ditches, storm sewers, culverts) to manage surface water and prevent flooding or erosion.
• Earthwork and Grading – calculates cut and fill requirements and shapes the terrain to achieve the desired roadway profile.
• Intersection and Interchange Design – Plans safe and efficient connections between roads, including signals, roundabouts, and ramps.
• Roadside Safety Design – Incorporates guiderails, barriers, clear zones, and signage to enhance driver safety.
• Work Zone Traffic Control – designs Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) plans, including lane closures, detours, signing, and pavement markings, while ensuring safety, mobility, and effective project phasing.
• Assists in the preparation of contract plans and specifications
• Assists in the preparation of construction cost estimates
• Assists in the preparation of Design Approval Documents and Reports
• Develop proficiency in Highway Design Modeling (3D Highway/Roadway Models)
• Performs occasional field visits to collect data and evaluate existing conditions
• Performs occasional field visits to resolve construction issues
• Effectively expresses thoughts and ideas both verbally and in writing in the English language
• Understands basic safety requirements

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off