• Highway Design Engineer

    Actalent (West Palm Beach, FL)


    Job Title: Highway Design EngineerJob Description

     

    The Design Engineer – Highway will play a pivotal role in supporting transportation infrastructure projects through technical design, project delivery, and client engagement. This position involves preparing proposals and scopes of work, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including surveyors, engineers, and subconsultants. The engineer will also participate in shortlist presentations and respond to technical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare proposals and scopes of work for transportation infrastructure projects.

    + Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.

    + Collaborate with surveyors, engineers, and subconsultants to ensure project success.

    + Participate in shortlist presentations to effectively communicate project details.

    + Respond to technical inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

    + Engage with clients to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.

    + Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

    + Minimum of 5 years of technical experience in transportation design.

    + Experience with FDOT projects is required.

    + Proficiency in Bentley OpenRoads, MicroStation, and 3D corridor modeling.

    + Strong communication and presentation skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Familiarity with Microsoft Project is preferred.

    Work Environment

    The position offers a hybrid or office-based work environment in a confidential location, fostering collaboration within a structured team. There are mentorship opportunities, interaction with public agencies and private clients, and flexible project assignments across transportation sectors.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

     

    Health & Insurance BenefitsMedical Insurance (PPO, HMO, or High-Deductible Health Plans)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Life Insurance (Basic and Supplemental)**Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance)Short-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness and Accident Insurance (optional add-ons) Retirement & Financial Benefits401(k) Plan with employer matchingProfit SharingEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (if applicable)Financial Wellness ProgramsTuition Reimbursement or Education Assistance Paid Time OffPaid Vacation DaysPaid Sick LeavePaid Holidays (typically 8–12 per year)Personal DaysParental Leave (maternity, paternity, adoption)Bereavement LeaveJury Duty Leave Wellness & Work-Life BalanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Mental Health SupportWellness Programs (e.g., gym reimbursement, wellness challenges)Flexible Work SchedulesRemote or Hybrid Work OptionsCommuter Benefits Other PerksSign-On BonusesReferral BonusesCompany Events & Team OutingsProfessional Development & TrainingCompany Equipment (laptop, phone, etc.)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in West Palm Beach,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.