Highway Design Engineer

Highway Design Engineer Clark Nexsen United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach Mar 09, 2026 Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering s-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary:

Responsible for engineering design using knowledge of general engineering principles and practices to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate assignments. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g.

H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT

) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform alternative studies Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects Layout of highway and roadway design elements including roadways, sidewalks, open and closed drainage design and traffic relate items Perform design computations Design projects in accordance with client specifications and guidelines, using design software and drawing tools Develop construction cost estimates Assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction Coordinate with internal team members to ensure project completion by the defined deadline and established quality Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities Perform other related duties as assigned Proficient in discipline specific design software Proficient in Microsoft Office Written and oral communication skills Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field from ABET accredited engineering program 2-5 years of experience Qualifications Preferred Engineer-in-training certification Related experience Experience working with local clients at the county and state level Working Conditions Work is generally performed within an office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25lbs) may be required as needed. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.