Entry Level Roadway Engineer
The Entry Level Roadway Engineer at Confidential Client is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing engineering solutions for transportation projects while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, and quality standards. This role involves creating detailed engineering drawings, conducting design validations, managing project risks, and maintaining communication with management and clients. It offers an opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a respected engineering firm.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential client is hiring an Entry Level Roadway Engineer to support transportation and roadway design projects in Sanford, FL. This is an early-career role with opportunities to work on design deliverables, learn project delivery processes, and collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Lead and support the design, development, and implementation of roadway engineering solutions.
- Create and review engineering drawings, plans, and technical specifications.
- Use Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer to produce design deliverables.
- Perform engineering analyses and validation checks to ensure designs meet project requirements and standards.
- Identify project risks and support development of mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and design revisions.
- Communicate status, technical issues, and schedule updates to project managers and clients.
- Ensure designs and work products conform to safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- 0–2 years of experience supporting transportation or roadway engineering projects.
- Proficiency with Civil 3D and/or OpenRoads Designer.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or the ability to obtain EIT within 6 months of hire.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn technical standards, design procedures, and local permitting processes.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Confidential client will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: dependent upon experience (posting includes an estimated figure of $71,197/year).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Long-Term Disability.
- Company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
- 401(k) plan, paid personal time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Professional growth and mentoring opportunities on transportation design projects.
Why Join
- Hands-on experience on transportation and roadway projects with a collaborative engineering team.
- Structured entry-level growth path and support for EIT/PE attainment.
- Work on projects that impact local mobility and safety in the Sanford, FL area.
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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