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

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer based in Arsenal, PA. This role offers structured mentorship and hands-on experience across highway and traffic engineering tasks. You’ll work with senior engineers on projects that include intersection improvements, interchange and corridor programs, and multimodal transportation planning for public- and private-sector clients across the region.

• Assist with highway engineering tasks: roadway alignments, profiles, typical sections, MOT, and erosion/sediment control.
• Prepare construction plans and support drainage/stormwater design in coordination with senior staff.
• Support traffic engineering designs: signals, ITS/TSMO devices, signing, pavement markings, lighting, and work zone traffic control.
• Conduct traffic operational and capacity analyses using tools such as HCS, Synchro, SIDRA, or PTV products (VISSIM/VISTRO/VISUM).
• Provide data and analysis support for travel demand modeling (e.g., CUBE, TransModeler).
• Perform Highway Safety Manual (HSM) based safety analyses and traditional crash-data review.
• Use design software (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD) to produce plan sets and 3D models.
• Prepare specifications, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and contribute to technical reports.
• Assist with client and public meeting materials and agency submissions.
• Coordinate across disciplines (structures, utilities, environmental) and participate in occasional site visits and permitting/utility research.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an ABET-accredited program — candidates actively pursuing a degree or with other related engineering/applied science degrees are encouraged to apply.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience; internships or co-op experience preferred.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Familiarity with traffic analysis software (HCS, Synchro, SIDRA, VISSIM, VISTRO, VISUM) and travel demand/modeling tools is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of drainage and stormwater design principles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple assignments.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Experience with electrical/communication system design is an asset.

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Compensation & Authorization

• Employment type: Full-Time (Contractor)
• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $70,000 — $125,000 per year
• 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 role.

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Required Submissions

• Resume
• Current or most recent school transcript (may be requested during the hiring process)

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Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary and leave accrual with paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group life insurance and optional supplemental life, short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

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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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