Highway Engineer - Entry Level
The Entry Level Highway Engineer at Confidential Client supports senior engineers in planning and designing transportation infrastructure including highways, pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities. This role involves developing geometric alignments, preparing construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports, contributing to impactful transportation projects in a collaborative team environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join their Baltimore, MD team. This early-career civil engineering role supports the planning and design of transportation projects including highways, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and transit improvements. Work will involve geometric alignment development, construction plan preparation, specifications, cost estimates, and technical report development while supporting senior project engineers.
What You’ll Do
- Support senior project engineers on transportation and highway design projects
- Develop geometric alignments and prepare construction plans
- Produce specifications and cost estimates
- Contribute to technical reports and project documentation
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and assist during project phases
- Use design software and standard office tools to complete assigned tasks
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)
- Relevant internship or entry-level experience in transportation engineering
- Strong oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
- Comfortable working both independently and on team-based assignments
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
- Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or AutoCAD preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary range: $70,000 — $125,000 annually (good-faith estimate; final offer depends on experience and qualifications)
- Flexible work schedule options
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits, group life insurance, and short/long-term disability options
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Location & Work Authorization
- Job location: Baltimore, MD (on-site)
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor work visas for this position.
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Current or most recent school transcript (if the application platform does not permit attachments, follow Careertakes application instructions for providing a transcript)
Notes
- This role is listed as Full Time and Contract through the source posting. Final employment type will be confirmed by the hiring organization.
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws.
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