At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you?ll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.
Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Highway Project Engineer to join our widely respected and growing Transportation Division in any of our Northeast Office Locations. This position provides a tremendous growth opportunity for a career-minded professional interested in joining our award-winning firm and becoming part of our employee-owned culture of performance and client satisfaction.
Why Join MJ?
- Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ?s culture in annual employee survey.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success ? you own your future.
- Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
- Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
- Leading the development of transportation project plans for public infrastructure projects.
- Manage and mentor staff while serving as a task lead
- Assemble a complete design package or assigned portions of a?larger project
- Perform quality control reviews
- Attend and lead meetings with public and/or private clients
- Represent MJ at industry and professional society events
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- PE Required.
- 5-10 years of progressive roadway engineering analysis and design experience.
- Project experience with State DOT?s required and municipal experience a plus.
- Multi-modal and Complete Streets design experience a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer.
- Business Development experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Public presentation experience preferred.
- Experience with proposal writing, scope of work development, and budgeting
- Excellent organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team, develop and maintain client relations, and meet project demands and schedules.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary with a pay range of $47 - $60 per hour commensurate with experience and location.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
- Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference
Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.
