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Senior Highway Engineer Group Leader

STV


Job Location:

Pittsburgh, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 132708 - 151667
Posted: 13 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Highway Engineer / Group Leader

Pittsburgh PA

Help Shape the Future of Transportation

At STV were passionate about designing infrastructure that improves communities and connects people. Were looking for a Senior Highway Engineer / Group Leader to join our growing Pittsburgh Transportation team and help lead impactful transportation projects throughout Pennsylvania and beyond.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transportation professional who enjoys combining technical excellence leadership client engagement and business development. If youre energized by solving complex engineering challenges mentoring emerging talent and building strong client relationships wed love to hear from you.

In return youll have the opportunity to advance your career lead meaningful projects contribute to our continued growth and work alongside a collaborative team that values both professional success and work-life balance.

What Youll Do

Lead Transformative Transportation Projects

  • Serve as a technical leader on transportation design projects for key clients including PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC).
  • Guide projects from planning through design while ensuring quality efficiency and client satisfaction.

Apply Your Technical Expertise

  • Develop and oversee roadway geometric design 3D modeling cross-section development traffic control plans signing and pavement marking plans and right-of-way plans.
  • Prepare technical reports specifications and cost estimates while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Collaborate Across Teams

  • Partner with client managers multidisciplinary engineering teams and marketing professionals to deliver successful project outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders throughout project development.

Mentor and Develop Talent

  • Provide guidance and support to junior engineers and design staff.
  • Foster a culture of learning collaboration and professional growth within the team.

Contribute to Business Growth

  • Support proposal development and client engagement efforts.
  • Participate in industry organizations and networking opportunities to strengthen client relationships and help expand STVs presence in the region.

What Youll Bring

Education & Licensure

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required.
  • Masters degree is a plus.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Pennsylvania PE preferred.

Experience

  • Approximately 1015 years of highway engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated experience working with PennDOT and/or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
  • Experience with agencies in New Jersey New York or other transportation authorities is a plus.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with MicroStation Bentley OpenRoads and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong understanding of AASHTO design standards and transportation engineering best practices.
  • Experience developing scopes of work preparing task estimates and overseeing quality control processes.

Leadership & Communication

  • Strong communication organization and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with clients project teams and technical staff.
  • Passion for mentoring and developing future engineering leaders.

Why STV

At STV youll have the opportunity to lead meaningful projects influence the future of transportation infrastructure and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Youll work with talented professionals who are committed to excellence innovation and collaborationwhile enjoying opportunities for career growth and a healthy work-life balance.

If youre ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of transportation in Pennsylvania wed love to connect with you.

If you want to lead impactful projects mentor the next generation of engineers and help shape the future of transportation in Pennsylvania STV is the place to do it.

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Compensation Range:

$132708.77 - $151667.16

STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) Paid Holidays (9 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match We encourage you to apply if STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont always meet every qualification and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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