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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Overview

This is an entry-level Civil Engineering opportunity in Lynchburg, VA for candidates who will participate in an Employee Development Growth Experience (EDGE) program. You will apply classroom engineering knowledge to real-world transportation and infrastructure projects, develop technical and leadership skills, and support multi-discipline engineering work under the supervision of experienced staff at our Confidential Client.

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What You’ll Do

• Participate in the EDGE program to develop technical and leadership competencies across civil engineering disciplines.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to prepare analyses, reports, recommendations, and technical documentation.
• Support project engineering tasks: scope, schedule, budget tracking, deliverables, change control, quality checks, and status reporting.
• Provide technical support and consultation in areas such as Location & Design, Materials, Construction, Structure & Bridge, Maintenance, Environmental, Traffic Engineering, and Planning.
• Assist with field work and construction inspections; document findings and support contractor coordination.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, consultants, local government staff, and the public.
• Use established agency policies and procedures to deliver projects in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Manage assigned activities to meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in-progress to be completed by start date) in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering (F.E.) exam and obtain Engineering-in-Training (EIT) designation within 12 months of employment.
• At least 18 years of age by the start of employment.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office); familiarity with project management and engineering software is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and highway construction plans.

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Preferred / Additional Considerations

• Possession of the EIT designation at time of hire is preferred.
• Experience with roadway design, geometric design applications, pavement and geotechnical concepts, or transportation planning.
• Experience interpreting technical plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Prior internship or co-op experience in transportation or civil engineering environments.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $69,658 per year (estimated).
• Typical public-sector benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and professional development — actual benefits will be provided by the Confidential Client.

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Working Environment & Compliance

• The role includes a mix of office work and periodic field work (inspections, site visits).
• Employees must abide by Confidential Client’s Code of Ethics and applicable standards of conduct.
• This position follows applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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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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