Project Engineer – Highway Design

Brudis & Associates, Inc.

. Work under the direction of the project manager as lead designer on projects .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeColumbia • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in highway design, including roadway geometric and drainage design, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and managing project development. Proficient in utilizing design software and maintaining compliance with permit processes and client design procedures.

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Highway DesignMicroStationRoadway Geometric DesignEIT/FE PE CertificationMaryland DOT Experience

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Hard Skills

Roadway Drainage DesignStormwater ManagementTraffic OperationsMaintenance Of Traffic DesignErosion And Sediment ControlHorizontal And Vertical GeometricsSite ImprovementsUtilities DesignADA ComplianceBicycle Facilities Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Power InRoadsAutoTurnOpenRoads DesignerConceptStation

Certifications & Qualifications

BSCE in Civil EngineeringEIT/FE CertificationPE Certification (Ability To Obtain)

Industry Keywords

Permit ProcessesProject ManagementMaryland County DPW ProjectsDesign ProceduresProject Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work under the direction of the project manager as lead designer on projects
Collaboratively work with a group or independently on small- or large-scale multidisciplinary projects
Develop plans, specifications, and estimates for state and local government roadway design services
Perform roadway geometric and roadway drainage design, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, maintenance of traffic design, and traffic operations
Coordinate design elements across various engineering disciplines with other project engineers
Communicate design progress with project managers
Utilize entry-level design engineers to complete tasks
Follow applicable client design procedures and practices
Maintain understanding of permit processes for various permit review agencies
Lead project development involving highway design, drainage, concept design and analysis, horizontal and vertical geometrics, parking lots, site improvements, utilities, maintenance of traffic, signing and pavement markings, ADA, sidewalk design, and bicycle facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSCE in Civil Engineering or appropriate discipline
Four (4) or more years of experience in highway design projects
Working knowledge of MicroStation and associated highway design software (Power InRoads, AutoTurn, OpenRoads Designer, ConceptStation)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills
Ability to work well within a project team
Ability to travel to project sites
Experience with Maryland DOT and Maryland County DPW projects is preferred
EIT/FE PE or ability to obtain PE within six months
Authorized to work in the US
Willingness to undergo a background check
Willingness to relocate to Columbia, MD within six months of hire if not already local

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
401K with employer match up to 4%
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Opportunity for personal and professional growth