About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Roadway Design EIT role supports roadway design and plan production for transportation and civil infrastructure projects under close supervision from licensed and experienced engineers. You will gain hands-on experience working on design packages, field observations, and technical documentation.

• Assist with basic highway and roadway design tasks and plan production under guidance from senior engineers.
• Help develop roadway design plans, exhibits and layouts while learning applicable standards and practices.
• Support design activities during Design & Build phases and make revisions based on markups and project specifications.
• Assist with design review, quantity checks, and preparation of basic quantity estimates.
• Provide field observation support and document findings for engineering review.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (drainage, structures, geotechnical, utilities, traffic, MOT, construction) as needed.
• Prepare and help check technical reports, design memoranda, exhibits, and maintain organized project files and calculations.
• Deliver reliable, detail-oriented support and propose practical ideas under mentorship.

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field (required).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT is preferred.
• Internship, co-op, academic project experience or other exposure to roadway design or transportation engineering is a plus.
• Basic familiarity with roadway design tools such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD, GEOPAK, or similar is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate with engineering, design, construction, and consultant teams.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

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Details

• Location: Atlanta, GA (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
• Estimated salary: $61,970 per year (estimated)
• Industry: Engineering
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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Why Work Here

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience on large transportation infrastructure projects and cross-discipline exposure.
• Collaborative team environment that supports career growth and mentorship from licensed engineers.
• Exposure to standard industry tools and practices; emphasis on learning and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits and initiatives to support employee wellbeing (as provided by the hiring organization).

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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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