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.

Our 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.

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.

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