About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an Entry-Level Roadway Engineer to join a growing Design Engineering Services team focused on transportation infrastructure. In this role you'll develop practical roadway design skills, support interdisciplinary project teams, and help deliver design-build transportation projects using modern civil design tools and standards.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in highway geometric design (horizontal and vertical alignment, typical sections, superelevation) following AASHTO and applicable state/local standards
• Create and edit surface models using InRoads, Civil3D, or similar design software
• Coordinate interdisciplinary design elements with structural, drainage, geotechnical, and materials teams
• Support preliminary design concepts to inform cost estimating and proposals
• Produce meeting and proposal exhibits
• Assist with final design items including roadway geometrics, plan sheets, signing & marking, maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) plans, and wall profile sheets
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure constructability and schedule alignment with construction teams

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• GPA above 3.0 preferred
• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred, or eligible to take it
• Relevant class projects, internships, or early-career experience in civil/highway engineering
• Basic knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD; experience with Civil3D or InRoads is a plus
• Familiarity with design-build delivery preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams
• Reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines; may require overtime or weekend work as project demands dictate
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $85,000 — $93,000 per year (range provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency laws)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with matching, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and employee assistance/wellness programs
• Career development, mentorship, and growth opportunities within a multidisciplinary engineering organization

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Lonetree, CO — this is an office-based position in the Lone Tree, CO office
• Employment type: Full-time
• On-site collaboration with design and construction teams; occasional travel to project sites as required

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Why Join

• Work on multi-discipline transportation projects and learn design-build delivery from experienced engineers
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and workflows
• Be part of a team-focused environment that emphasizes safety, constructability, and innovative, cost-effective solutions
• Supportive benefits and structured career progression to help build your engineering career

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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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