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Highway Project Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Halmar International

Project Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the PM or Deputy PM, required of a Project Engineer ... highway, tunnel, and similar infrastructure). * Employee must be self-motivated, supportive, and ...

Mott MacDonald

Highway Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Highway Engineer to work onsite at one of our large transportation ... Phases of projects for which management will be required include feasibility analyses; conceptual ...

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LVI Associates

Project Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

We are seeking a licensed Structural Project Engineer who enjoys a combination of engineering ... I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway ...

Wood Rodgers

$48.25 - $53/hr

Project Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Sacramento, CA ... Experience developing Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages for highway and local ...

Wood Rodgers

Project Engineer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$48.25 - $53/hr

Project Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Roseville, CA ... Experience developing Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages for highway and local ...

Wood Rodgers

Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$48.25 - $53/hr

Project Engineer Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Sacramento, CA ... Experience developing Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages for highway and local ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Orange, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Orange, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Riverside, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Riverside, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Riverside, CA

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Riverside, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Orange, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Kimley-Horn

Project Manager - Roadway

Orange, CA · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field. * 10+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, with demonstrated expertise in both Caltrans highway ...

Wood Rodgers

Project Engineer

Roseville, CA · On-site

$48.25 - $53/hr

Wood Rodgers, a leading engineering consulting firm based in California, is hiring a Project ... Experience developing Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages for highway and local ...

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What is the difference between Highway Project Engineer vs Civil Engineer?

AspectHighway Project EngineerCivil Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often preferredBachelor's in Civil Engineering, PE license often required
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, project management, field supervisionDesign offices, construction sites, planning and analysis
Industry UsageSpecifically in highway and transportation projectsBroader, including bridges, buildings, water systems

Highway Project Engineers focus on managing and overseeing highway construction projects, ensuring timely completion and compliance. Civil Engineers have a broader scope, working on various infrastructure projects. While both roles require similar credentials and often work in construction environments, Highway Project Engineers specialize in transportation infrastructure, making their roles more project-specific compared to the versatile Civil Engineer.

Highway Project Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Highway Project Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution.

Project Engineer (Traffic) - CA

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Vensure Employer Services
Finance and Insurance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$80K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About Us
The company is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to work on exciting design-build projects in Southern California. The ideal candidate will have experience with Traffic Control Design, Signing/Striping Design, Traffic Signal Design, and Street Lighting Design within the City of Los Angeles.
Job Description
The Project Engineer's responsibilities will include all areas of engineering design including conceptual engineering studies, preliminary engineering, and final design. The Project Engineer will be required to conduct senior-level design activities related to complex engineering analyses, nonstandard conditions, and challenging technical elements of traffic engineering projects. The Project Engineer will communicate directly with Project Managers and handle supervisory responsibilities for production of engineering documents. The candidate will need to coordinate with important clients and project team consultants and oversee and review design work produced by junior staff for quality and conformance to standards.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering.
  • PE and/or TE License a plus.
  • Thorough knowledge of LADOT design criteria and standards.
  • Minimum of 4 years of increasing levels of technical experience on roadway/highway traffic related projects.
  • Demonstrate successful experience with leadership of design teams of a minimum of 2 staff engineers/technicians and should be capable of producing engineering work with minimal direction and supervision.
  • Strong AutoCAD capabilities, as well as a strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly spreadsheet skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be required to manage multiple projects and/or tasks simultaneously.

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