Highway Engineer - Entry Level
The Entry Level Highway Engineer at Confidential Client supports senior engineers in planning and designing transportation infrastructure projects, focusing on roadway alignments, roadside evaluations, and traffic maintenance plans. This role involves preparing construction documents, cost estimates, and technical reports while collaborating within a team environment to contribute to impactful infrastructure development.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join their Julington Creek, FL office. You'll support senior project engineers and work on transportation-related projects across planning and design phases.
- Develop roadway horizontal and vertical alignments
- Perform roadside evaluation and design
- Prepare maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) plans
- Produce construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Develop technical reports and documentation
- Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and stakeholders
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 0–4 years of relevant experience (internships or co-op experience in transportation preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and work both independently and in teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
Preferred / Nice to Have
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with design software: MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads, InRoads, AutoCAD
- Prior experience or coursework in roadway/highway design and traffic control planning
Employment Type & Compensation
- Employment Type: Full time; Contract (as listed)
- Expected compensation range: $70,000 – $125,000 per year (good-faith estimate; actual offer may vary based on experience, location, and other factors)
Benefits
Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, which may include:
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits and Group Life Insurance (with optional additional coverage)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Parental and maternity leave benefits
Application Requirements & Notes
- Required submissions: Resume and a copy of your current or most recent school transcript. If the application portal does not accept attachments, follow the application link or contact Careertakes support for transcript submission instructions.
- No visa sponsorship available for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Confidential Client and Careertakes do not accept resumes submitted by third-party recruiters for this position.
- This role is location-based in Julington Creek, FL (on-site expectations reflected in the posting).
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
Confidential Client complies with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process; please contact Careertakes if you need an accommodation.
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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