Entry Level Roadway Engineer

Description

The company is an infrastructure consulting firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, with over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, and other professionals worldwide.

This entry-level Roadway Engineer role is based in Jackson, Mississippi, with the office in Ridgeland, MS.

The company is a Fortune 500 firm that reported $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

Responsibilities

• Help design and develop roadway, highway, and transportation infrastructure projects across Mississippi, working under experienced engineers.
• Prepare engineering calculations, construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports for transportation projects.
• Create roadway alignments, profiles, cross-sections, intersections, and drainage layouts with industry-standard design software.
• Collect, review, and analyze survey, traffic, utility, and engineering data.
• Use Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and related software to build roadway design solutions.
• Work with project managers, engineers, technicians, and other disciplines to deliver projects that meet client and regulatory requirements.
• Help run quality control reviews of engineering drawings and design documents.
• Learn and apply Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) design criteria, standards, and specifications.
• Help keep schedules, budgets, and project documentation on track.
• Join field visits, site assessments, and project meetings when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• A valid U.S. driver's license to visit project sites, clients, and other company offices.
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
• Preferred: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Preferred: Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in roadway or transportation engineering.
• Preferred: Familiarity with MDOT design standards, specifications, and project delivery processes.
• Preferred: Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Preferred: Knowledge of roadway geometrics, drainage design, traffic control, and transportation engineering fundamentals.
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in roadway, transportation, or civil engineering.
• Preferred: Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to work well in a collaborative team setting.

Conditions

Based in Jackson, Mississippi, with the office in Ridgeland, MS.

Occasional travel within Mississippi may be required.

Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and candidate information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and voluntary benefits.
• Perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.