How much does a Highway Engineer make in Massachusetts? The average Highway Engineer salary in Massachusetts is $77,516 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $70,800 and $85,049. 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 $64,685 MA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $70,800 MA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $77,516 MA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $85,049 MA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Highway Engineer Salary $91,907 MA March 26, 2024
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Highway Engineering Associate

Larson Design Group - Cranberry Township, PA

Highway Engineer

Clay County - Kearney, MO

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 Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $74,737 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $75,521 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $75,949 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $75,236 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $75,022 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $79,867 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $76,091 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $79,867 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $79,867 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $77,801 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Job Openings for Highway Engineer in Massachusetts
RightWorks is hiring Highway Engineers / Associate Highway Project Managers for one of the nation's top 50 leading construction & design firms. This is a permanent opportunity with significant room to grow, excellent pay, top benefits, and long-term steady backlog of work. Interviews are being conducted immediately for the Highway Engineer role near Springfield. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent technical knowledge of roadway design fundamentals and be able to direct and check the work of other staff. The candidate will be knowledgeable on all aspects of highway plans production, will be able to function as a Highway Design Task leader on conventional and design-build projects, and may serve as a Deputy Project Manager on small, moderate, or large scoped multi-disciplined projects with the responsibility to act independently regarding technical matters pertaining to roadway design. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or e
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RightWorks is hiring a Senior Project Manager/Highway Engineer III to support projects for the Transportation-Infrastructure Practice based out of our Indianapolis, IN office for one of the nation's top 50 leading construction & design firms. This is a permanent opportunity with significant room to grow, excellent pay, top benefits, and long-term steady backlog of work. If you are an experienced engineer interested in growing your skills and working on exciting projects locally and across the county, then this is a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a senior engineer/project manager with highway planning & design, business development, and design-build experience to help with our growing Indianapolis, IN office. This position will be responsible for working with and managing projects for our local clients including Indiana Department of Transportation and the Indiana Toll Road as well as large scale design-build projects across the county. If you are ready to make your next
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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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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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Tetra Tech - Marlborough , MA
From the beginning, Tetra Tech has attracted the best and brightest minds in science and engineering; and has always focused on bringing innovative solutions to our clients' most complex needs. When you join our team, you will be providing sustainable solutions that help our clients address their water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development challenges. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life while creating value for customers, employees, investors, and partners.Ready to become a team member?Tetra Tech Infrastructure Northeast (INE) is seeking a Transportation/Highway Engineer to join our full-service transportation planning and design group primarily serving the New England states, with occasional specialized assistance to Tetra Tech projects nation-wide and world-wide. If you are a technical professional ready to who has a growth mindset this role is for you!More about your teamOur practice is focused on both public and private p
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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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    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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