How much does a Highway Engineer make in Delaware? The average Highway Engineer salary in Delaware is $72,315 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $66,050 and $79,343. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Highway Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $60,345 DE March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $66,050 DE March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $72,315 DE March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $79,343 DE March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $85,741 DE March 26, 2024
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What is a Highway Engineer ?

Highway engineering is an engineering discipline branching from civil engineering that involves the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of roads, bridges, and tunnels to ensure safe and effective transportation of people and goods. Highway engineering became prominent towards the latter half of the 20th Century after World War II. Standards of highway engineering are continuously being improved. Highway engineers must take into account future traffic flows, design of highway intersections/interchanges, geometric alignment and design, highway pavement materials and design...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bear, DE Avg. Salary $74,167 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Delaware City, DE Avg. Salary $74,239 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Harrington, DE Avg. Salary $75,379 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lewes, DE Avg. Salary $75,379 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middletown, DE Avg. Salary $74,381 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Milford, DE Avg. Salary $75,379 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Rehoboth Beach, DE Avg. Salary $75,664 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Seaford, DE Avg. Salary $74,167 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Smyrna, DE Avg. Salary $74,524 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bethany Beach, DE Avg. Salary $75,664 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Highway Engineer in Delaware
RS&H - Fort Lauderdale , FL
The Opportunity: We are currently seeking a Highway Engineer I for the Transportation-Infrastructure Practice in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of roadway design fundamentals. The candidate will be knowledgeable on all aspects of roadway plans production and be able to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to roadway design. Job Summary: This position performs all conventional aspects of engineering design and development, including the planning and conducting of work requiring more advanced techniques. This role independently performs a variety of assignments requiring skills in all conventional aspects of engineering designs for projects of moderate size and complexity. This position requires independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria, and must be able to independently solve problems and make decisions, receiving technical guidan
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Pennoni - Pittsburgh , PA
Job Description Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe. Job Responsibilities Pennoni Associates is currently seeking a Staff Transportation Engineer to work out of any Pennoni PA office (King of Prussia, Bethlehem, Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College or West Chester) to perform the following, but not limited to: Coordinating and working with internal staff to perform needed field work, design calculations, plan
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H&H - Tampa , FL
We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer/Project Manager with 10+ years of professional experience to be part of our transportation team. This position will lead our engineering team in our Tampa office, primarily serving south Florida. In this position you will be responsible for winning work, recruiting, and developing/growing team members. A strong background in Florida DOT District's 4 and 6 design policies and procedures is preferred. H&H is a full-service infrastructure engineering firm with more than 135 years of experience steeped in solving complex engineering challenges. Consulting firms, contractors and infrastructure owners count on us when innovative design and intricate engineering solutions are required. Our specialty lies in the ability to manage the entire life cycle of engineering services and support. We employ teams of superior engineers that bring a forward-thinking approach using the world's latest project management, design, and support innovations. As a result, yo
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Pennoni - Philadelphia , PA
Job Description Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe. Job Responsibilities Pennoni Associates is currently seeking a Staff Transportation Engineer to work out of any Pennoni PA office (King of Prussia, Bethlehem, Mechanicsburg, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, State College or West Chester) to perform the following, but not limited to: Coordinating and working with internal staff to perform needed field work, design calculations, plan
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Pennoni - Virginia Beach , VA
Job Description Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm founded more than five decades ago. We approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most, from land development to energy management. Our goal is to help communities and private sector clients alike navigate the ever-changing technological advancements available and learn how best to integrate "smart" solutions into the current landscape to make them a part of resilient and sustainable planning. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe. JobResponsibilities Pennoni is currently looking for a Graduate Highway Engineer in our Virginia Beach office.Project types include transportation improvement projects, safety improvement projects, bridge replacement projects and multi-use trail projects. Passion for design, including Microstation / InRoads 3-D Modelling of transportation infrastructure projects. Exposure to
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Larson Design Group - Cranberry Twp , PA
About Us Larson Design Group (LDG) is an award-winning, employee-owned Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting Firm. Guided by our core values, were expanding our team, opening new offices, and adding new offerings to provide responsive, innovative solutions to clients nationwide. Being 100% employee-owned directly impacts our culture: it drives our decision-making, motivates our teams, increases our productivity, improves retention, and contributes to the future success of our company. Our culture is one where we work hard for our clients and for each other and we have fun collaborating, sharing experience and expertise, and learning along the way. Were passionate about delivering exceptional quality, elevating client relationships, enriching the careers and lives of our employee owners, and enhancing the communities where we live and serve. At LDG, we strive to create an organization where people want to work. We offer a flexible work environment, paid training for required licensu
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  1. This Job:

    Highway Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Civil Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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