About Careertakes

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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 is seeking an Entry‑Level Civil Engineer to join their Transportation / Highway Design team in Boston, MA. This early‑career role is ideal for recent graduates or engineers with limited professional experience who want hands‑on exposure to roadway and highway projects.

• Support highway and roadway geometric design work for State DOT projects under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Produce designs, calculations, sketches, schematic and final working drawings.
• Collect, review, and analyze field and engineering data to inform design decisions.
• Use industry design software (Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads) and standard office tools to complete assignments.
• Work to deliver tasks on agreed budgets and schedules while building technical and analytic skills.
• Participate in team meetings, collaborate across disciplines, and take direction from senior staff.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent education/experience).
• Demonstrated ability to learn engineering design workflows and software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; team oriented.

Preferred qualifications:

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, STAAD, MathCAD, or similar engineering tools.
• Interest in transportation engineering and highway design workflows.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: USD 80,000 – USD 90,000 per year (range provided by client).
• Hybrid work model (office-based in Boston with some flexibility).
• Benefits (depending on employment status) may include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, retirement plan options, and other voluntary benefits and programs.

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Additional Information

• This posting is for employment in Boston, MA. Relocation assistance is not available.
• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this role.
• New hires are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
• Confidential Client is hosting an invitation-only networking/hiring event in Boston; qualified applicants may be invited to attend networking and interview sessions (details provided by the client).

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What We Value (Recruiter best practices)

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in transportation design.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow engineering standards.
• Collaborative mindset and clear communication with project teams.

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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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