Mid Level Highway Engineer Jobs
Mid level highway engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own project segments end to end, coordinate with contractors and agencies, and guide junior staff with limited day-to-day oversight. Openings run predominantly on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, TKDA, and VHB hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.
What You'll Do:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Assist in the development of project specifications.
- Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
- Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
- Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
- Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
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LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $87,542.15 - $136,924.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
INTRODUCTION
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients.
What You'll Do:
- Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
- Assist in the development of project specifications.
- Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
- Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
- Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
- Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
- Performs quality control reviews of discipline-specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
- Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
- Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience, or
- PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards
Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
The approximate pay range for Minnesota is $87,542.15 - $136,924.92. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
The approximate nationwide pay range for this position is $83,373.48 - $163,005.83. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location.
NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:
HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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Mid Level Highway Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level highway engineer job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led a design phase, managed submittals, or resolved field issues independently. Employers at this level want to see that you can carry a scope item from concept through construction without constant supervision. Tailor your resume to show deliverables you drove, not just teams you supported, and make your PE status or progress toward licensure visible.
Which companies hire mid level highway engineers?
Companies hiring mid level highway engineers right now include Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, TKDA, and VHB, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large civil engineering firms, regional transportation consultancies, and state and local public works departments that need engineers who can carry project workload independently.
Are there remote mid level highway engineer jobs?
Yes, though most highway engineering work is tied to physical infrastructure and project sites. About 42% of mid level highway engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles typically involve design, analysis, or plan production work that can be done off-site rather than field inspection or construction administration.
How do I move up to a mid level highway engineer role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating ownership over time. Engineers who reach mid level have typically moved beyond task execution into managing their own deliverables, understanding how their work fits the broader project, and solving problems without defaulting to a senior for every decision. Earning your PE license, deepening expertise in a specialty like pavement design or traffic engineering, and demonstrating measurable impact on project outcomes all accelerate that progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level highway engineers?
Mid Level highway engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they manage large volumes of infrastructure projects that require experienced engineers who can own work packages without full senior oversight on every task.