Highway Project Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 28, 2026.
Weston & Sampson is currently seeking a Project Engineer out of any of our New England office locations with 6 to 12 years of experience with roadway/highway design work. With the influx of infrastructure funding, Weston & Sampson is continually looking to expand our transportation practice with highly talented and passionate professionals.
You will be part of a team of nearly a dozen engineers who focus on roadway and highway design, traffic engineering and transportation planning, and stormwater, hydraulics and permitting. You will work closely with Project Managers and Team Leaders who will mentor you and guide you to success with your career at Weston & Sampson.
What you’ll do:
- Opportunity with a variety of projects including roadway design along municipal and state highways, intersection improvements such as roundabouts and signalized intersections, streetscape, multi-use pathways, ADA enhancements, bridge projects, and drainage improvement projects
- Be flexible in terms of handling multiple and wide range of assignments
- Responsible for carrying out all design tasks of a project including roadway geometry and plans, estimates, technical specifications, and reports while adhering to the project scope, budget, and schedule
- Direct contact with Clients, supporting the Project Manager with response to correspondence and meeting preparation, attendance, and presentations
- Opportunity to present at public information meetings and municipal meetings (i.e. inland wetlands)
- Mentor and assist staff engineers
- Active involvement with professional organizations such as CSCE, ACEC, ITE, WTS, etc. is encouraged to enhance relationships with peers.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
- Master of Science in Civil or Transportation Engineering a plus
- Licensed Professional Engineer in either MA, NH, CT (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months)
- NCEES Record a plus
- Proficiency in Autocad Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads is required; experience in both is a plus
- Experience with HydroCAD or StormCAD a plus
- Established relationships with CTDOT and CT Municipalities a plus
- Experience in the use of the relevant CTDOT Design Manuals and AASHTO Green Book
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills required
- Valid driver’s license
Pay Range: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 depending on experience
Overview
Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 800 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities-all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.
Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.
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A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:
Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.