About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Engineering / Transportation Engineering.

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

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Role summary & what you’ll do

This is an entry-level Transportation Engineer role supporting the Confidential Client’s Transportation group. You'll receive structured mentorship and hands-on training while contributing to highway and traffic engineering projects across the Mid‑Atlantic. Work will include design support, traffic analysis, plan production, and coordination with multi-discipline teams.

• Assist in roadway alignment, profile and typical section development.
• Produce construction plans (roadway geometrics, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control).
• Support drainage and stormwater design tasks with senior engineers.
• Support traffic signal, ITS/TSMO designs, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, and work zone traffic control.
• Run traffic operational and capacity analyses using tools such as HCS, Synchro, Sidra, or PTV products (VISSIM/VISTRO/VISUM).
• Support travel demand modeling and forecasting (e.g., CUBE, TransModeler).
• Perform HSM-based safety analyses and crash-data reviews using HSS, IHSDM, ISATe or similar tools.
• Produce plan sets and 3D models using design software (e.g., MicroStation/OpenRoads/AutoCAD).
• Prepare specifications, quantity calculations, cost estimates and technical documentation.
• Participate in client and public meetings; assist with agency submissions and permitting coordination.
• Conduct occasional site visits for data collection and field verification.

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What we’re looking for (minimum qualifications)

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Transportation Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program (candidates actively pursuing degree are eligible).
• 0–4 years of relevant experience; internships or co‑op experience preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification preferred but not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

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Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• Experience or coursework in electrical / communications systems for transportation projects.
• Exposure to travel demand modeling (CUBE, TransModeler) or traffic microsimulation (VISSIM).
• Familiarity with Highway Safety Manual (HSM) procedures and tools.
• Prior experience preparing plans, specifications and cost estimates.

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Compensation & benefits

The Confidential Client provides a competitive compensation package and benefits. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000 - $125,000 per year (good-faith estimate; actual offer will vary based on experience and location).

Benefits typically include:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Paid leave and holidays
• Healthcare and group life insurance options
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Employee assistance and parental/maternity leave programs

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Application materials & additional details

• Required: Resume.
• If available/required: current or most recent school transcript (applicants using third‑party sites that do not allow attachments should follow the application instructions provided by Careertakes).
• This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future.

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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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