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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Overview

Our confidential client is hosting an invitation-only hiring event in Raleigh (event dates: October 28–29, 2026). This is an early-career opportunity for an Entry-Level Structural / Bridge Engineer to join transportation-focused projects based out of Five Points, NC (hybrid work model). The role supports bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, load ratings and construction support. New technical hires are eligible for a graduate development program to support early-career growth and licensure preparation.

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What You’ll Do

• Design new bridges and structural elements for transportation projects
• Develop rehabilitation, maintenance, and repair plans for bridges
• Perform bridge load ratings and structural evaluations
• Perform bridge inspection and evaluation activities as assigned
• Prepare construction plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
• Support design of transit structures and related infrastructure
• Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams from concept through construction
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and client deliverables

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Interest in bridge design, inspection or transportation structures

Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) registration or progress toward licensure
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Experience or coursework in bridge design, load rating, or inspection
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office and structural analysis software
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal and professional communication skills
• Master’s degree or internship experience is a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally for inspections or project needs (may include nights or short-notice assignments)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $70,000 – $80,000 per year (offered pay will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location)
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, paid time off, retirement savings, employee assistance and development programs, and other offerings depending on employment status
• Relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship for U.S. work authorization is not available now or in the future
• New hires are required to attend an in-person Day‑1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment

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Additional Details

• Work Location Model: Hybrid (primary location: Five Points, NC)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This posting is part of a campus / early-career hiring event. The event includes a networking mixer and onsite interviews (Raleigh) — candidates may be considered for roles starting Spring/Summer 2027.
• ReqID and business-line specifics will be provided by the confidential client during the hiring process.

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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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