Remote Roadway Design Engineer Jobs
Remote Roadway Design Engineer jobs are open across transportation, civil engineering consulting, and infrastructure sectors at distributed firms and remote-first engineering consultancies, from early-career design roles to senior project engineers leading remote teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Benesch, and Stantec. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Roadway Programs Technician 1 supports the administrative and technical functions that help a County Maintenance Organization maintain highway and bridge systems. This role assists with program monitoring, inventory activities, payroll support, purchasing, and data review to help operations run effectively. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Work Plan Support: Assist with analyzing work plans and adjusting schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, and funding needs to help meet program goals
- Data Review: Analyze system information and reports to track performance, identify issues, and support overall program control
- Payroll Monitoring: Check payroll and work data records for accuracy and address discrepancies involving labor, equipment, materials, and production information
- Inventory Management: Help maintain inventory records, complete goods receipt entries, and monitor stock levels to ensure materials are available when needed
- Purchasing Support: Create purchase requisitions, track rented equipment agreements, reconcile invoices, and process accounting-related records
- Salt Program Assistance: Support salt management activities, review spreader data, and help ensure compliance with department policies
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in New Castle. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment and graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or
- An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
THE POSITION
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The Roadway Programs Technician 1 supports the administrative and technical functions that help a County Maintenance Organization maintain highway and bridge systems. This role assists with program monitoring, inventory activities, payroll support, purchasing, and data review to help operations run effectively. As a Roadway Programs Technician 1, you will perform the following duties:
- Work Plan Support: Assist with analyzing work plans and adjusting schedules, staffing, materials, equipment, and funding needs to help meet program goals
- Data Review: Analyze system information and reports to track performance, identify issues, and support overall program control
- Payroll Monitoring: Check payroll and work data records for accuracy and address discrepancies involving labor, equipment, materials, and production information
- Inventory Management: Help maintain inventory records, complete goods receipt entries, and monitor stock levels to ensure materials are available when needed
- Purchasing Support: Create purchase requisitions, track rented equipment agreements, reconcile invoices, and process accounting-related records
- Salt Program Assistance: Support salt management activities, review spreader data, and help ensure compliance with department policies
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in New Castle. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
- One year of experience as a Technical Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- One year of experience in analysis of data utilized in planning and scheduling of work, materials and equipment and graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or
- An Associate's Degree in a field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Highway Engineering Technology or other closely related program; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
- Eligibility rules apply.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote roadway design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads Designer
- Experience with AASHTO design standards and state DOT design manuals
- EIT certification with progress toward or attainment of Professional Engineer licensure
- Familiarity with FHWA guidelines and local agency project delivery processes
- Experience preparing roadway plan sets including alignments, profiles, and cross sections
Tips for Your Remote Roadway Design Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote roadway design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through general job boards.
Show your async collaboration skills
Remote roadway design employers want evidence you can coordinate reviews, markups, and design iterations without real-time check-ins. Highlight experience using project management tools, shared design platforms, or written design review processes in your resume and cover letter.
Build a deliverables-focused design portfolio
Assemble a concise portfolio of roadway design projects showing plan sheets, alignment drawings, or AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation files you produced. Remote hiring managers rely on this more than in-office employers because they can't observe your day-to-day work directly.
Prepare for remote-specific interview questions
Remote roadway design employers routinely ask how you manage design coordination across time zones, handle review cycles without in-person meetings, and keep projects on schedule without direct supervision. Prepare concrete examples from past projects before your interview.
Remote Roadway Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote roadway design engineer job?
Target engineering consultancies and infrastructure firms that run distributed teams, as these are the companies most likely to hire roadway design engineers remotely. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation, and clear written communication for async collaboration. A portfolio showing completed roadway design deliverables and experience with project coordination outside a single office gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote roadway design engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote roadway design engineers include Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Benesch, and Stantec, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be mid-to-large civil engineering consultancies, transportation planning firms, and infrastructure-focused firms with distributed project teams serving clients across multiple regions.
Can you get a remote roadway design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roadway design engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person oversight. Smaller consultancies and remote-first infrastructure firms are your best starting point. Demonstrating AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency through academic projects, internship deliverables, or a portfolio of design samples can open doors when direct work history is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote roadway design engineer jobs?
Usually, but not in every case. Most remote employers expect a civil engineering degree or equivalent, particularly for roles that require PE licensure or sign-off on design documents. Remote employers also weigh demonstrated software proficiency, completed project deliverables, and relevant certifications heavily, especially for contract or junior roles where formal credentials are less strictly enforced.
Which industries hire the most remote roadway design engineers?
Most remote roadway design engineer openings sit in Construction & Real Estate and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed project teams that coordinate design work across multiple geographies, making remote arrangements practical for experienced roadway design engineers.
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