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Highway Design Engineer jobs are open across civil engineering consulting firms, state DOTs, federal contractors, and municipal agencies, from entry-level EIT to senior and principal engineer, with specializations in roadway geometry, interchange design, and traffic systems. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Transportation Design Engineer – Roadway & Highway Design
Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established transportation and civil engineering consulting firm in Indianapolis seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on roadway design, collaborating with experienced professionals, and working on meaningful INDOT and local transportation projects.
The company offers a supportive, flexible environment with excellent work-life balance and opportunities to advance into project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform roadway and highway design for INDOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects.
- Develop designs for roadway reconstruction, intersections, roundabouts, drainage systems, sidewalks, and multi-use paths.
- Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, specifications, construction plans, and final design deliverables.
- Utilize Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads for transportation design.
- Ensure designs comply with INDOT and AASHTO standards.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to meet project schedules and deliverables.
- Assist with utility coordination, permitting, and technical problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
- 3–7 years of transportation or roadway design experience (4–7 years preferred).
- Knowledge of INDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, intersection, or roundabout design.
- Indiana PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred, not required.
- Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- $85K–$120K base salary, depending on experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Hybrid schedule with flexible hours.
- Standard 40-hour workweek with paid overtime.
- Employer pays 90% of employee health insurance premiums.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and PE licensing support.
- Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates.
Transportation Design Engineer – Roadway & Highway Design
Indianapolis, IN
Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with an established transportation and civil engineering consulting firm in Indianapolis seeking a Transportation Design Engineer to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys hands-on roadway design, collaborating with experienced professionals, and working on meaningful INDOT and local transportation projects.
The company offers a supportive, flexible environment with excellent work-life balance and opportunities to advance into project management.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform roadway and highway design for INDOT and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects.
- Develop designs for roadway reconstruction, intersections, roundabouts, drainage systems, sidewalks, and multi-use paths.
- Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, specifications, construction plans, and final design deliverables.
- Utilize Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or OpenRoads for transportation design.
- Ensure designs comply with INDOT and AASHTO standards.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and project managers to meet project schedules and deliverables.
- Assist with utility coordination, permitting, and technical problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
- 3–7 years of transportation or roadway design experience (4–7 years preferred).
- Knowledge of INDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D or MicroStation/OpenRoads.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, intersection, or roundabout design.
- Indiana PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred, not required.
- Strong technical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- $85K–$120K base salary, depending on experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Hybrid schedule with flexible hours.
- Standard 40-hour workweek with paid overtime.
- Employer pays 90% of employee health insurance premiums.
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
- Generous PTO and paid holidays.
- Professional development and PE licensing support.
- Relocation reimbursement available for qualified candidates.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in highway design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation
- Experience with roadway geometric design and AASHTO design standards
- Professional Engineer license or active EIT registration with PE eligibility
- Familiarity with federal and state DOT plan preparation and submittal requirements
- Experience preparing construction documents and quantity estimates for roadway projects
Tips for Your Highway Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to DOT standards
State DOT applications weight AASHTO design experience, specific software proficiency, and PE licensure heavily. List every state you're licensed in, name the design standards you've applied, and call out any CADD or civil design software versions you've used on deliverables.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists highway design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight plan production, not just design
Hiring managers want to see that you've taken a roadway project from preliminary alignment through signed construction documents. Name the project type, your specific sheet responsibilities, and whether the plans were submitted to a state or federal agency for review.
Target postings by project delivery method
Design-build, design-bid-build, and CM-at-risk roles require different skill sets. Filter your search by project type and read job descriptions for references to DBB, D-B, or P3 delivery so your application speaks directly to the workflow the team uses.
Prepare a technical portfolio before interviews
Bring two or three representative plan sheets or design exhibits you can walk through. Interviewers for highway roles frequently ask you to explain a design decision, so having a concrete example from a real project is more persuasive than describing your experience in the abstract.
Negotiate licensure support as a compensation item
If you're an EIT working toward your PE, ask specifically about exam leave, reimbursement for prep courses, and whether the firm counts in-house supervision hours toward your experience requirement. These benefits vary widely and are negotiable at the offer stage.
Highway Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most highway design engineers?
The companies hiring the most highway design engineers right now include Colliers Engineering & Design, VHB, and Greenman-Pedersen, with the largest share of openings in New York, Pennsylvania, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. State DOTs and large civil engineering consulting firms consistently account for the majority of postings.
How many highway design engineer jobs are remote?
About 83% of highway design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on and agency-coordination demands of most roadway projects. Sub-areas such as preliminary design, plan review, and quantity estimation are more likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules than roles requiring direct site or agency interaction.
How do you become a highway design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn your EIT credential. Gain experience on roadway or transportation projects under a licensed PE, learn civil design software used by DOTs in your target market, and sit for the PE exam once you meet your state's experience requirements. Many engineers also pursue a transportation-focused PE exam option.
How do you get hired as a highway design engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles posted as EIT or entry-level and highlight any senior design projects, internships, or coursework involving roadway geometry, drainage, or CAD plan production. Firms that hold state DOT on-call contracts hire junior engineers regularly to support plan production. Getting licensed as an EIT before applying signals readiness, and regional consulting firms often prefer new graduates they can develop internally.
What does the highway design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a phone or video screen focused on your software experience and project background, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to walk through a design decision or review a plan sheet. Some firms include a short take-home design exercise. Final rounds typically involve the project manager or department lead and cover your familiarity with the firm's client base and project delivery approach.
Where can I find and apply to highway design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to highway design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, software skills, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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