Roadway Project Engineer (Entry Level)
The Roadway Project Engineer at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on assisting with the design and preparation of construction documents for transportation projects. Responsibilities include roadway design components, drafting, quantity computations, and mentoring junior engineers, contributing to project procurement and professional development within a collaborative team environment.
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Role Overview
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Roadway Project Engineer to join their transportation team in Round Rock, TX. This role provides hands-on exposure to highway and roadway design, creation of construction documents, drainage and hydraulic analysis, erosion control and maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) plans, quantity computations, specifications, and cost estimating. You will work with project teams, support project procurement activities, and help mentor and coordinate tasks among junior engineers and technicians.
What You’ll Do
- Assist in the design and production of construction documents for a variety of transportation and roadway projects
- Develop typical sections, geometric layouts, and roadway cross sections
- Perform drainage and hydraulic analyses and prepare erosion control plans
- Create safety feature layouts and maintenance-of-traffic (MOT) plans
- Produce drafting, quantity takeoffs, specifications, and cost estimates for construction documents
- Support proposal and marketing activities related to project procurement
- Mentor and manage task assignments for junior engineers and technicians
- Use engineering software and standard office tools to complete assignments efficiently
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Registered Engineer in Training (EIT) / Engineer Intern (EI), or ability to obtain EIT/EI within 1 year of employment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Willingness to learn design software, standards, and transportation design workflows
Preferred Skills
- Internship or prior experience in consulting engineering with a focus on transportation/roadway projects
- Experience with MicroStation and InRoads / OpenRoads
- Familiarity with AASHTO highway and traffic publications
- Basic experience with drainage/hydraulic analysis and plan production
Why Join
Confidential Client provides structured mentoring, professional development support, and opportunities to participate in the full project lifecycle — from design through construction documents and client deliverables. Typical employee programs include company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education, competitive compensation packages, and wellness initiatives that promote work-life balance.
Location & Employment Type
Confidential Client — Round Rock, TX
Employment type: Full-time (contractor arrangements may apply per posting)
Estimated pay (from source): $51,295 per year — estimated
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