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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Position overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Entry-level Civil Engineer – Transportation to join their Madison, WI transportation team. This full-time role blends design and construction support for roadway and bridge projects, using AutoCAD/Civil 3D and working with public agencies and contractors. This posting is for candidates within or willing to relocate to Madison, WI.

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What you’ll do

You will support project teams on transportation design and construction engineering tasks under the supervision of a Project Manager:

• Perform design engineering using AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D.
• Prepare design documents: reports, quantity calculations, plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with public agencies and attend project meetings.
• Build effective working relationships with clients and project teams.
• Perform construction engineering tasks: field layout, quantity measurement, record keeping, materials testing, and inspection for WisDOT and local road/bridge projects.

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Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in transportation, roadway design, or construction.
• 0–4 years of related engineering experience (entry-level to early-career candidates welcome).
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Self-motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication.

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Desired skills & certifications

• Passed (or in progress) Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience on highway and bridge projects (WisDOT Facility Development Process is a plus).
• Construction observation/administration experience.

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Compensation & employment type

• Employment type: Full-time.
• Estimated annual compensation: $63,945 (estimated).

Note: Exact pay and benefits vary by role and employment status. The estimate above is from the source posting.

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Benefits & growth

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays (including floating holidays), and flexible scheduling.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

Benefits vary by position and employment classification.

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Location & travel

This role is based in Madison, WI. Occasional travel to project sites and client meetings within the region should be expected.

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Equal employment & accommodation notes

Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship availability, if any, will be discussed during recruiting.

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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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