Entry Level Highway Designer - 2027 Graduate
The Entry-Level Highway Designer at Confidential Client supports the development of transportation infrastructure projects by assisting in roadway, drainage, and utility relocation design, as well as preparing design plans and construction documents. This role offers hands-on experience in project planning, design, and construction phases while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver context-sensitive solutions that improve community highway systems. The position fosters professional growth through exposure to various engineering disciplines and innovative delivery methods in a flexible, hybrid work environment.
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Position overview
Launch your transportation engineering career with Confidential Client’s Weathersfield, CT office. As an Entry-Level Highway Designer you will work with a multidisciplinary team to develop context-sensitive, practical solutions that improve highway and roadway infrastructure for public- and private-sector clients. This is a full-time, entry-level role ideal for a 2027 civil engineering graduate ready to apply design classroom skills to real-world projects.
Responsibilities
- Support development of transportation and highway design deliverables under the direction of experienced engineers and designers.
- Assist with roadway geometry, drainage design, and utility relocation plans.
- Help prepare preliminary and final design plans, contract documents, and technical specifications.
- Contribute to temporary traffic control plans and construction-phase support.
- Assist with construction cost estimates and project scheduling.
- Participate in field visits to document existing conditions and validate design assumptions.
- Collaborate across disciplines — bridge, traffic engineering, environmental, utilities, and stormwater teams.
- Support projects delivered via traditional methods and alternative delivery (including design-build).
Skills & attributes
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work both collaboratively on project teams and independently on assigned tasks.
- Attention to detail, initiative, and commitment to high-quality work.
- Proficiency with standard office software and eagerness to learn engineering design tools.
- Critical-thinking and practical problem-solving mindset.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering completed in 2027.
- 0–1 year of relevant transportation or highway engineering experience.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward certification preferred.
- Roadway design experience preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads Designer strongly preferred.
Compensation & benefits
The full-time annual base salary range for this position in Connecticut is $81,000 to $83,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors — including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law. The posted range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in the total rewards program.
Confidential Client’s total rewards package may include bonuses, retirement plan options, medical/dental/vision plans, life and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development support. Details will be provided during the hiring process.
Why join Confidential Client
- Meaningful, community-focused projects that make a visible difference.
- Collaborative and inclusive culture that supports growth and learning.
- Mentorship and hands-on training for early-career engineers.
- Access to modern tools and training — including evolving design technologies and AI-enabled workflows.
- Flexible, hybrid work arrangements and competitive benefits.
Legal & hiring notes
Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by law. Where required by state law, pay transparency and other disclosures have been included in this posting.
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