Highway Project Engineer III

Help Us Change the World-One Project at a TimeAt PRIME AE, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story-and leaves a legacy. Whether it's through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.Who We Are:PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500+ professionals. For nearly two decades, we've partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors. We're expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team-and now is an exciting time to join us. We are currently seeking a skilled and driven Highway Project Engineer to join our Lexington office and support our Kentucky transportation projects. This opportunity offers a flexible work schedule with options for hybrid or in-office work, designed to support your work-life balance and professional growth.What You'll Do:As a Highway Project Engineer, you'll work on a wide range of complex highway, traffic, and bridge design efforts, contributing to the development of safe, efficient, and sustainable infrastructure. You'll play a key role in the design and development of urban and rural roadway systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and applying cutting-edge design tools to deliver high-quality engineering solutions Key Responsibilities:Support the design of highway, bridge, and traffic projects, including interstates, interchanges, intersection improvements, capacity enhancements, MOT (Maintenance of Traffic), ADA compliance, and site planning.Develop conceptual through final design plans, including alignments, geometric layouts, drainage systems, and safety upgrades.Collaborate with Project Managers, Senior Engineers, and technical staff to craft practical, cost-effective, and code-compliant design solutions for a wide variety of clients.Utilize Bentley software platforms including OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and InRoads for the preparation of design models, plan sets, and documentation.Conduct field visits and site assessments to collect data, verify conditions, and support active design development.Ensure designs adhere to applicable standards and guidelines including AASHTO, PennDOT, PTC, MUTCD, and ADA regulations.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.EIT certification required; PE license preferred.Minimum 5 years of progressive highway engineering experience in a consulting or transportation agency environment.Proficiency with MicroStation and InRoads; experience with OpenRoads Designer (ORD) is strongly preferred.Strong understanding of federal, state, and local design standards, specifications, and permitting processes.Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks on concurrent projects.Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.Self-motivated with a collaborative mindset and commitment to professional growth.Demonstrated ability to analyze complex design challenges and provide actionable, well-supported recommendations.Why PRIME AE?We don't just offer jobs-we build careers. At PRIME AE, you'll find a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity. You'll work on impactful projects that improve daily life, alongside colleagues who inspire and challenge you. Whether you're advancing your technical skills or growing as a leader, we're committed to helping you succeed.Full-Career Support: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.People-First Culture: We hire top talent, champion diversity, trust, and integrity.Meaningful Impact: Work on projects-from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems-that tangibly improve lives. Growth-Oriented: Strategically expanding capabilities and geography (e.g., Southeast acquisition, federal growth) with strong backing from investors.National Yet Local: Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.PRIME AE Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.#LI-ONSITEApply here: