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Pennoni is seeking a **Graduate/Associate Highway Engineer** for the Transportation Division at their **Lehigh Valley, PA office.** The ideal candidate will be a person who is experienced in: - Transportation engineering including PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit preparation and review, roadway design, drainage design, ADA ramp design, maintenance and protection of traffic plans, pavement marking and signing layouts, and pavement section design and review. **Required Attributes:** - Experience/knowledge of PennDOT publications and design standards. - Required education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering. - Minimum years of work experience: 1-5 - Licenses Required: EIT - Professional Engineer in PA preferred. - Computer skills required: Basic knowledge of PennDOT’s electronic permitting system (EPS). - Familiarity with current design standards (PennDOT, AASHTO) - Efficient use of other applicable engineering software (StormCAD; Hydraflow Hydrographs; Hydraflow Storm Sewers; VTPSUHM, etc.) - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Looks for and seizes opportunities to improve work products. **Preferred Attributes:** - Strong organizational skills - Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments - Strong work ethic - Enjoys working on a variety of assignments. **Why Pennoni?** At Pennoni, we're not just another multi-disciplinary engineering firm; we're a vibrant team of innovators shaping the future! Founded more than five decades ago, Pennoni is an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm where individuality sparks innovation and growth. We’re all about helping you build your career while fostering a great workplace culture – here, you'll work with supportive, talented teammates and find pride in your contributions. Join us to be part of a team that values your unique skills and drives excellence in every project! Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
Salary estimate
$72,000 – $98,000/yr
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Skills for this role
Communication
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