Graduate Engineer II - Transportation
The Graduate Engineer II - Transportation at Confidential Client performs entry-level professional engineering tasks focused on transportation asset management, including data analysis, developing maintenance and rehabilitation business rules, and supporting implementation of asset management solutions. This role offers hands-on experience working with professional engineers and clients in a collaborative, employee-owned environment that emphasizes continuous learning, career growth, and community impact.
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, Transportation / Civil Engineering (AEC).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Graduate Engineer II (Transportation) with our client you’ll perform entry-level professional engineering work and support transportation projects under close supervision. You will gain practical, hands-on experience working with engineers and clients while contributing to asset management and transportation planning efforts.
- Perform data analysis for asset management and develop business rules for maintenance and rehabilitation of roadways and bridges
- Evaluate and update performance models for state Departments of Transportation
- Support agencies with implementation of new asset management solutions and assist with analysis of oversize/overweight corridors
- Develop, review, and present technical reports
- Learn and share technical knowledge in peer settings
- Apply advanced techniques and standard engineering practices under guidance
- Interact with clients and other consultants; support project teams in field and office tasks
- Participate in team meetings and occasional social activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (required)
- Entry-level to early-career engineering experience or internships preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow supervision/mentoring
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience with databases, ArcGIS, Python, R, and SQL
- Previous experience working for an AEC firm or on transportation projects
- Passed the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
- Interest in asset management, performance modeling, and transportation planning
Benefits & Culture
Our client offers a supportive learning environment with opportunities for career growth and professional development. Examples of benefits and culture highlights include:
- Employee ownership structure and long-term incentives (if applicable)
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and year-end office closures
- Multiple health, dental, and optional pet insurance plans, plus mental health support
- Paid parental and maternity leave
- Tuition reimbursement and in-house training/learning programs
- Referral bonuses, professional organization membership support, and volunteer initiatives
- Regular team events and an inclusive, collaborative culture
Work Location & Employment Type
This is a full-time role based in West Lake Hills, TX (on-site). Employment will be with the Confidential Client; Careertakes is assisting as the third-party recruiting platform.
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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