Road Staff Engineer - Irving, Texas
The Road Staff Engineer at Confidential Client in Irving, Texas, supports roadway design and construction projects primarily for TXDOT and local municipalities. This entry-level role involves developing construction plans, performing quantity takeoffs, and assisting with various aspects of transportation engineering, providing hands-on experience across diverse infrastructure projects. The position offers mentorship, training, and career growth opportunities within a collaborative team environment focused on community impact.
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Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Road Staff Engineer to join their Road Engineering team in Texas. This role offers hands-on exposure to roadway design, construction plan development, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating for projects such as interstates, interchange improvements, urban reconstructions, rural maintenance, and roundabouts. Most work is office-based with occasional site visits.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with roadway alignment design (horizontal and vertical) and geometric layouts
- Produce construction plan sets and supporting design documentation
- Perform quantity takeoffs and help prepare construction cost estimates
- Support drainage, signage, pavement marking, and maintenance-of-traffic tasks
- Contribute to pavement analysis, utility coordination, and other roadway-focused engineering tasks
- Participate in internal design reviews and learn project delivery workflows
- Occasional site visits to support design and construction phases
- Other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
- Recent or soon-to-be graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
- 0–2 years of relevant experience (internships, co-ops, academic projects, or entry-level roles)
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
- Strong attention to detail and basic quantity takeoff skills
- Clear written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team environment
- Interest in transportation and roadway engineering fundamentals
- Authorized to work in the U.S.; willing to travel to project sites occasionally
Skills & Tools
- MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD) — experience preferred or trainable
- Construction plan set preparation and design documentation
- Quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimating
- Roadway geometry, drainage considerations, signage, and pavement markings
- Basic familiarity with pavement analysis and utility coordination (beneficial)
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills
Compensation & Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Texas (TX), United States
- Estimated salary (from source): $92,035 per year (estimated)
- Training, mentorship, and career growth opportunities provided
- Confidential Client is committed to supportive onboarding and professional development
Why Join
- Real, community-impacting transportation projects from day one
- Structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced professionals
- Opportunities to grow technical skills and advance within the firm
- Exposure to a broad mix of roadway project types and delivery methods
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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