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, Public Sector — Transportation / Civil 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

This entry‑level engineer participates in the Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) Program to develop the technical and leadership competencies required of an Architect/Engineer I. You will apply civil engineering fundamentals across multiple transportation disciplines and support project delivery from planning through construction.

• Analyze and interpret engineering data; prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Communicate and coordinate with internal staff, local government, consultants, FHWA and the public.
• Support construction activities including field inspections and project documentation.
• Apply established state and federal policies, standards, and procedures to engineering projects.
• Assist with roadway design, materials, structures/bridges, right of way, traffic engineering, environmental review, and maintenance-related engineering tasks.
• Help plan, schedule and manage assigned project activities, deliverables and status reporting.
• Participate in special assignments, committees, and program initiatives as requested.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or will be completed by start date) in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related ABET‑accredited program.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to complete projects and tasks independently when required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Must pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam and obtain the Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) designation within 12 months of employment.
• Basic computer competency (MS Office; familiarity with project/engineering software preferred).
• Familiarity with construction and maintenance contract policies and procedures.

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Preferred / Additional Considerations

• Prior coursework or experience in roadway design, geometric design, pavement, materials or geotechnical topics.
• Experience interpreting technical plans and specifications and working on transportation projects.
• Possession of the Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) designation at time of hire is a plus.
• Demonstrated teamwork, customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

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Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to draw conclusions from technical data.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, construction methods, standards and specifications.
• Project management basics: scope, schedule, budget tracking and reporting.
• Commitment to safety and ethical conduct in all work activities.

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Physical Requirements

• Typical fieldwork requirements for transportation projects (site visits, inspections, occasional exposure to construction environments). Reasonable accommodations available as required by law.

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Compensation

• Estimated pay (from source): $106,859 per year (estimated). Exact compensation and benefits will be disclosed by the hiring organization during the recruitment process.

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Notes

• Employer references in this listing have been replaced with "Confidential Client" to protect hiring confidentiality. Careertakes facilitates this hiring process as a third‑party recruiter.
• This role is expected to be full‑time. Specific work location and any remote work options will be confirmed by the hiring organization.

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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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