Entry Level Transportation Engineer
The Entry Level Transportation Engineer at Confidential Client supports transportation infrastructure projects by conducting engineering design, data collection, and analysis under supervision. This role offers growth opportunities to develop technical and analytic skills while contributing to innovative and sustainable transportation solutions within a hybrid work environment.
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About the Role
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Transportation Engineer to join their Tucson, AZ team. This is an early-career, full-time opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate to build design and analysis skills on real transportation projects. The position is expected to start in Fall 2026 and follows a hybrid work model.
What You’ll Do
- Build analytic and design skills under the supervision of senior engineers
- Conduct engineering design tasks and support project delivery
- Create designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings under supervision
- Collect and analyze field and planning data to support engineering decisions
- Use engineering software tools to solve basic engineering problems
- Complete assigned work consistent with project budgets and schedules
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Preferred:
- General understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation from coursework, projects, or internships
Additional Information
- Employment authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
- Newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a client office location as a condition of employment.
- Work model: Hybrid (local Tucson office + remote as agreed).
- Start timeframe: Expected to begin Fall 2026.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD 60,132.23 - USD 82,681.81 per year (range provided by Confidential Client; final offer based on education, qualifications and experience).
- Typical benefits may include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development — actual benefits depend on employment status and client policy.
Location
- Tucson, AZ (local candidates or candidates willing to commute to Tucson for onboarding and periodic office days).
Keywords / Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Entry level transportation engineer
- Civil engineering graduate
- Basic design and analysis skills
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Interest in transportation design and project delivery
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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