Top 67 Highway engineer Jobs in Fairfax Va

Geotechnical Research Engineer - Level 2
AGR, LLC —McLean, VA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Civil engineering
- Doctoral degree
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Engineer Senior Land Use
Virginia Department of Transportation —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Engineering
- Team management
Engineer Senior Supervisor Special Projects
Virginia Department of Transportation —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Senior level
- Professional Engineer
Eng Sr Supv Traffic
Virginia Department of Transportation —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- Microsoft Access
- Engineering
- Senior level
Engineer I - Highways
RK&K —Fairfax, VA
- Bachelor of Science
- Civil Engineering
- 2 years
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Roadway Engineer - Entry Level
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP —Fairfax, VA
- $70,000 - $125,000 a year
- Email
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Geotechnical Engineer
AGR LLC —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Master's degree
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Project Engineer
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Field Engineer 2027 (Fairfax, VA)
Allan Myers, Inc —Fairfax, VA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
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Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Bridge & Transportation Structures
AECOM —Arlington, VA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Paving Field Engineer (Fairfax) 2027
Allan Myers, Inc —Fairfax, VA
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Maintenance
5d
Eng Prelim Eng
Virginia Department of Transportation —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Professional Engineer
Senior Roadway Engineer
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP —Fairfax, VA
- $160,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Traffic Engineer
Advanced Transportation Solutions —Rockville, MD
- Email
- Civil engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
Civil Engineer
CKI & Associates —Annandale, VA
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Office
Senior Highway Project Engineer
Clark Nexsen —Herndon, VA
- $130,000 - $170,000 a year
- Office
- Presentation skills
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Roadway Engineer - Mid-Level
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP —Fairfax, VA
- $140,000 - $215,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
4d
Engineer I
RK&K —Fairfax, VA
- Civil engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Civil Engineering
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Roadway, Traffic and Drainage Designers and Engineers
AECOM —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
6d
Project Engineer/Field Engineer
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. —Alexandria, VA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Business development
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Geotechnical Research Engineer - Level 2

AGR, LLC
McLean, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off

Qualifications

Geotechnical Engineering
Statistics
MATLAB
Civil engineering
Laboratory safety
Materials engineering experience within construction
Content creation for technical audiences
Machine learning/AI-based analysis
Doctoral degree
Safety protocol adherence
Conference papers
Outdoor work experience
Soil analysis
Testing and evaluation
Academic research
Scientific research papers
Master's degree
Research safety & compliance
Engineering research
Technical research projects
Soil science
Presentation preparation
Plaxis
Transportation infrastructure projects
Technical writing experience within technology
Technical Proficiency
Construction soil testing
Python
Field engineering
Structural analysis

Full Job Description

Join the Federal Highway Administration’s nationally recognized Geotechnical (GEO) Laboratory and contribute to research that directly impacts the safety, durability, and performance of U.S. transportation infrastructure. As a Geotechnical Research Engineer – Level 2, you will support cutting‑edge research across multiple focus areas—including pavements, scour, bridge foundations, and corrosion of buried elements with primary focus on soil-structure interaction, structural backfill, advanced material characterization, and the application of data science to advanced engineering analytics and predictive research modeling.

This role is ideal for early‑career engineers with strong academic training, hands‑on research experience, and an interest in leveraging machine learning and AI tools in a highly technical, mission‑driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Laboratory & Field Research

Lead the development of detailed research workplans specifically focused on bridge-related soil-structure interaction to address high-priority challenges faced by State DOT engineers.
Conduct standard and advanced geotechnical laboratory tests (triaxial, direct shear, resilient modulus, permeability, erosion testing, etc.) per ASTM/AASHTO standards.
Prepare, fabricate, and test soil and aggregate specimens, including large‑scale and specialty tests.
Install instrumentation, assemble data acquisition systems, and support field monitoring activities.

Data Science, Analysis & Numerical Modelling

Apply machine learning, AI tools, and advanced data analytics to interpret complex laboratory and field datasets.
Analyze laboratory and field data; prepare plots, summaries, and interpretations.
Conduct literature reviews, synthesize findings, and support development of research workplans.
Perform advanced numerical modeling (e.g., finite element modeling, constitutive modeling) with a specific focus on soil–structure interaction.

Documentation, Reporting and Lab Operations

Document test procedures with high‑quality notes, photos, and schematics.
Develop and prepare FHWA research reports, TechBriefs, and peer‑reviewed publications.
Support preparation of presentations, technical summaries, and technology‑transfer materials.
Assist with equipment setup, maintenance, calibration, safety compliance, and procurement of specialty instrumentation and supplies.
Participate in weekly progress meetings and maintain organized project files.

Required Qualifications (GT‑RE Level 2)

Master’s degree in civil engineering with a core concentration in Geotechnical Engineering
Demonstrated experience in bridge-related geotechnical engineering, soil-structure interaction, and advanced material/aggregate characterization.
Hands‑on experience planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on laboratory-scale or large-scale geotechnical research beyond degree requirements.
Record of technical publications and presentations
Strong computational and data analysis skills, including experience with MATLAB, Python, R, or similar programming languages used for engineering applications.
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce publication‑ready technical content.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
Direct experience developing or applying Machine Learning (ML) algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, or advanced statistical models to engineering datasets.
Proficiency in data acquisition systems, sensors, and geotechnical laboratory instrumentation.
Familiarity with numerical modeling tools (e.g., PLAXIS, Abaqus, FLAC).

Physical & Professional Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in active laboratory and occasional field environments.
Commitment to laboratory safety and adherence to OSHA and TFHRC protocols.

Why Join Us?

Work in a premier federal research facility with state‑of‑the‑art geotechnical equipment.
More details about the facility can be found at this link.
Contribute to nationally impactful research that shapes U.S. transportation policy and design.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts in geotechnical, structural, hydraulic, and materials engineering.
Grow your career through hands‑on research, publications, and technical leadership opportunities

Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Paid time off

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person

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