About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Transportation team is hiring an entry-level Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to support roadway, highway, bridge, and multimodal transportation projects out of the Baton Rouge office. This role is an excellent entry point for early-career engineers who want hands-on experience with design, documentation, and coordination on public-sector transportation work.

• Assist with planning, design, and development of transportation infrastructure including highways, roadways, intersections, bridges, and multimodal facilities
• Prepare engineering calculations, exhibits, technical reports, cost estimates, and permit documentation
• Develop construction plans and specifications using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and other industry tools
• Support roadway geometric design, grading, drainage analysis, stormwater management, and utility coordination
• Coordinate with internal project teams, clients, agencies, and stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local standards (AASHTO, FHWA, DOT)
• Contribute to technical memos, permit applications, and engineering reports

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What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification — required
• 0–4 years of transportation engineering experience, including internships or co-ops
• Understanding of transportation design principles and engineering processes
• Experience with MicroStation, Geopak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or OpenRoads is preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn

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Compensation

• The approximate salary range for this position is $68,000 to $88,000 per year. This is a good-faith estimate and actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and the final work location.

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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Recruiter Notes (Careertakes)

Careertakes is managing this search as a third-party recruiter on behalf of Confidential Client. Successful candidates will be employed directly by the client. Applicants may be invited to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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