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 (Transportation/Infrastructure).

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Civil/Highway Engineer to join their Transportation team in Newark, DE (postal code 19725). This early-career role supports highway and roadway design projects—roadway rehabilitation, intersection improvements, limited access highway widening/reconstruction, and related traffic/ADA elements. The position reports to a Project Engineer and is a hybrid, full-time role based in the Newark, DE office.

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What You’ll Do

You will work as part of a multi-discipline design team to develop engineering plans and documentation for transportation projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Obtain and review existing information, including limited field work and site investigations
• Prepare and originate technical calculations that support project design
• Assist with roadway construction plans, intersection grading, traffic control/staging, and signing & pavement marking design
• Develop 3D models using civil design software (e.g., Bentley OpenRoads Designer or Autodesk Civil 3D)
• Support design of horizontal/vertical geometry, pavement sections, intersections/interchanges, ADA, bicycle and pedestrian elements
• Assist in preparing technical reports, specifications, and deliverables
• Perform assigned work under supervision in accordance with project budget and schedule

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field

Preferred skills & experience

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or able to sit for it within 6 months
• Experience or coursework with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or Bentley OpenRoads
• Internship or prior experience with engineering firms, contractors, or state DOTs focused on highway/transportation projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on design teams

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Compensation & Additional Details

• Base salary: USD 75,000 – USD 85,000 per year
• Work model: Hybrid (office-based in Newark, DE with some flexible arrangements per team policy)
• Relocation assistance: Not available
• Visa sponsorship: Not available now or in the future
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a Confidential Client office location as a condition of employment

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Why Join

• Opportunity to work on meaningful local transportation projects (e.g., roadway extensions, grade-separated interchanges, intersection improvements)
• Structured early-career development, mentoring, and technical training
• Exposure to modern civil design tools and multi-discipline project teams
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plan, and other employee programs (details vary by hire status)

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Location & Authorization

• Job location: Newark, DE (19725)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

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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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