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Position Title: Senior Highway Engineer

Location: Morristown, New Jersey, United States



Description: H&H is seeking a Senior Highway Engineer to join the firm's New Jersey Regional Operation. This position is responsible for leading roadway and highway design efforts for major transportation agencies, including NJDOT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. The successful candidate will support complex transportation projects involving geometric design, grading, drainage, construction staging, maintenance, and protection of traffic, access design, and right-of-way coordination.

This role includes project management and technical leadership responsibilities, including oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, and coordination of multidisciplinary design teams. Candidates should be familiar with the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process and the New Jersey Turnpike Procedures Manual.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you'll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering teams in the delivery of multidisciplinary transportation projects
  • Prepare and oversee roadway and highway design plans, calculations, specifications, and permitting documents
  • Support projects involving roadway geometry, complete streets, grading and drainage, safety improvements, utility coordination, and traffic control staging
  • Provide technical quality assurance and quality control reviews
  • Oversee construction support services, including review of submittals and Requests for Information
  • Assist with business development activities, client coordination, and proposal preparation
  • Maintain project schedules, budgets, and financial performance
  • Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and internal project teams to support successful project delivery


Requirements:
  • Minimum of ten years of highway, interchange, or roadway design experience
  • Professional Engineer license in New Jersey required
  • Familiarity with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and AASHTO design standards
  • Experience with CADD software, including MicroStation and InRoads or OpenRoads
  • Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word
  • Strong technical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, lead project teams, and manage multiple priorities
  • Experience serving as a Project Manager and/or Roadway Design Team Leader preferred


Benefits: We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k).

EOE M/F/ DISABILITY/VETS




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Title
Senior Highway Engineer
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Location
Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Published
Oct 1, 2026
Closes:
Nov 30, 2026
Job type
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