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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join their transportation team in Stanton, DE. This role supports planning and design on transportation projects — including highways, pedestrian/bicycle facilities, and transit improvements — and will assist Senior Project Engineers with geometric alignments, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.

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What You’ll Do

• Support design and planning for highway and other transportation projects in Stanton, DE.
• Develop geometric alignments and prepare construction plans and details.
• Produce specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary project teams and assist senior engineers.
• Participate in project documentation, quality control, and client communication as directed.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program.
• Relevant internship or job experience related to transportation or highway engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively on team projects.
• Comfortable managing multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Experience with design tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, and AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred.

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Required Documents

• Resume
• Copy of current or most recent school transcript (applicants using 3rd-party platforms that don’t allow attachments should follow the platform’s instructions — transcripts may be requested during the process)

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full-time (Contractor / Full Time)
• Salary range (good‑faith estimate): $70,000 — $125,000 per year. Actual pay will depend on experience, skills, and location.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Health care benefits
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group life insurance and optional additional coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical/dependent care)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

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Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

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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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