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Project Engineer - Highway

ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2026

About the role

Project Engineer - Highway ms consultants, inc.Indianapolis, Indiana
We’re looking for a talented and dedicated Roadway Engineer to join our growing Transportation team in our Indianapolis, IN office. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with engineers, technicians, and support staff on the development and execution of highway and roadway design projects. You’ll work alongside diverse team members across ms consultants’ Transportation Business Unit in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment—helping to shape the future of our transportation services.
About the Transportation Business UnitOur Transportation team provides comprehensive engineering services for projects of all sizes and scopes—from major interstate systems to local municipal roads. We specialize in roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our traffic, highway, structural, and environmental planning engineers work together to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and lasting transportation solutions.
What You'll Do:The primary focus of the role will be as follows:Perform roadway design and project plan reviews for a variety of transportation projectsLead design efforts from concept through completion, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.Conduct technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure design excellence.Mentor and support junior design staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration.Manage day-to-day project activities and communicate progress with transportation leaders.
What You'll Bring:
Education and ExperienceBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University is required, or equivalent experienceExperience with professional design and preparation of plans for a variety of project types ranging from interstate to local road/street projectsSuccessful task and project management experience is a plusExperience in a mentorship or supervisory role is a plusProfessional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required 
Knowledge and SkillsAlternative Delivery Project experience is a plusFamiliarity with AASHTO and DOT policies and procedures, INDOT and/or ODOT familiarity is a plusMicroStation and OpenRoads experience preferred

What You'll Do:

  • The primary focus of the role will be as follows:
  • Perform roadway design and project plan reviews for a variety of transportation projects
  • Lead design efforts from concept through completion, ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.
  • Conduct technical reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure design excellence.
  • Mentor and support junior design staff, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
  • Manage day-to-day project activities and communicate progress with transportation leaders.

What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college or University is required, or equivalent experience
  • Experience with professional design and preparation of plans for a variety of project types ranging from interstate to local road/street projects
  • Successful task and project management experience is a plus
  • Experience in a mentorship or supervisory role is a plus
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required 
  • Alternative Delivery Project experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with AASHTO and DOT policies and procedures, INDOT and/or ODOT familiarity is a plus
  • MicroStation and OpenRoads experience preferred
Why Choose ms consultants?  We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.
As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.
We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to compan

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