Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Transportation/Highway (DOT)

The role

You will support the design of highway and bridge projects for DOT clients. This role involves roadway design, plan development, and construction documentation under a Professional Engineer.

What you will do

• Assist with roadway and transportation design for highway and bridge projects.
• Support plan production, including drawings, modeling, and design calculations.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Help prepare construction documents and plan sets.
• Contribute to problem-solving with guidance from licensed engineers.
• Support project teams through the coordination and completion of assigned tasks.
• Assist with construction administration activities, including RFIs and submittals.
• Participate in field observations and site visits as needed.
• Develop technical skills and apply engineering principles to real-world projects.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology, or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• 0–3+ years of experience with civil engineering design and construction projects
• Exposure to engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Civil3D
• Technical mindset for troubleshooting and resolving complex problems
• Strong communication, both verbal and written
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record

Nice to have

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation preferred or willing to obtain soon after hire

Benefits

• Above-market pay
• Annual bonuses
• Ownership through Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company-paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

About the company

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. Founded in 1945, it is an Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm.