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, Engineering.

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 launching an 18-month Transportation Engineering Associate (TEA) program to develop recent engineering graduates into entry-level transportation professionals. In this rotational, cohort-based program you will:

• Gain hands-on exposure across multiple transportation disciplines (Roadway, Structures, Hydraulics, Geotechnical, Utilities, Photogrammetry, Maintenance, Construction and Environmental Planning)
• Support projects across modes including highways, rail, ferry, aviation, bicycle & pedestrian, and public transportation
• Assist with design, planning, construction oversight, data collection/analysis, and field observations
• Prepare technical summaries, reports, and presentations for internal teams and stakeholders
• Work on team-based assignments while developing communication and project coordination skills
• Participate in structured training, mentorship, and performance evaluations

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Who We’re Looking For

This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career engineers with strong academic performance and a commitment to public service.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline from an accredited institution (Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Chemical, Surveying, Electrical, Geomatics, Biological & Agricultural, Biosystems, Environmental, or closely related engineering degree)
• No more than two years of post-graduation engineering experience
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and oral communication abilities and leadership potential
• Interest in transportation planning, design, construction, or maintenance
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle
• Willingness to relocate if selected for a placement

Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered per the hiring agency’s equivalency guidelines.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary grade: NC16
• Salary range: $55,823 – $97,689 per year
• Typical starting salary for program associates: $74,263 (with eligibility for salary adjustments)
• Potential transfer into an Engineer I position at approximately $81,526 upon program completion
• Full state benefits package (health, retirement, leave, and professional development)

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Selection & Timeline

• Rolling selection for multiple candidates from this posting.
• Program cohorts begin in January and June (examples: January 2027 / June 2027).
• Typical cycle: application window (Sept–Nov), interviews (Oct–Nov), offers communicated throughout the process, start dates as noted above.

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Other Important Details

• This role requires U.S. employment authorization; some positions may be limited to U.S. citizens per the hiring client’s policy.
• The client supports second-chance employment and encourages qualified applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities and for religious observances.

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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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