Civil Design Engineer

VS Engineering; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm as a Civil Design Engineer in Lafayette, IN. Design impactful transportation and infrastructure projects while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritizes your career growth. Collaborate with skilled professionals and gain hands-on experience with innovative engineering solutions. The role offers hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

Benefits

401(k) plan

Robust medical insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Collaborative work culture

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana required.
• Experience or coursework in INDOT, municipal, and county projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design tasks for transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Develop engineering plans, calculations, and roadway models.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to deliver solutions.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley Open Roads Designer

StormCAD

Job description

Description

Civil Design Engineer

Build Your Career with Impact

Your Future Starts Here! Are you ready to design the future of infrastructure while growing your career in a supportive, innovative environment? As a Civil Design Engineer at VS Engineering, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing transportation and infrastructure projects that improve communities.

Based in Lafayette, IN, you’ll work with experienced mentors, gain project management skills, and tackle meaningful design challenges. Plus, you’ll have opportunities to collaborate with regional teams on high-impact projects. If you're looking for a place where your work makes a difference and your career growth is a priority, this is it.

Why Lafayette? Why VS Engineering?

Our Lafayette Office has a long history of providing exceptional solutions for transportation infrastructure, traditional and historic bridge design, civil site development, roadway and streetscape projects, public works, and university campuses.

At VS Engineering, we’re proud to be part of Indiana’s dynamic development landscape. Our Indianapolis office serves as the corporate headquarters, providing leadership, resources, and support across all our locations. Being part of our team means direct access to key decision-makers, company-wide initiatives, and career growth opportunities.

We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages personal growth and professional advancement. You’ll have the opportunity to start in an in-person role with the option for a hybrid schedule once acclimated—allowing you to maintain work-life balance while making a real impact in transportation engineering. Join us in a city where your career can thrive while enjoying a great quality of life.

Your Role as a Design Engineer

• Take the lead on design tasks for transportation and infrastructure projects
• Develop engineering plans, calculations, reports, and roadway models
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and agencies to deliver top-quality solutions
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals and preliminary project evaluations
• Work with the latest industry software like AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Roads Designer, StormCAD, and more
• Engage in hands-on learning while working alongside experienced engineers

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility: Start in the office and transition to a hybrid schedule after becoming fully acclimated.
• Growth Opportunities: As a part of a growing company, your career development is a priority.
• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with highly skilled Project Managers and technical staff.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a 401(k) plan, robust medical insurance, life insurance, PTO, and more.
• Work Hard, Play Hard: We are a family-oriented company that fosters a fun and collaborative work culture.

Requirements

What You Need to Succeed

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana (or the ability to obtain)
• Passion for transportation and infrastructure design
• Experience or coursework in INDOT, municipal, and county projects
• Technical proficiency in Civil 3D, Open Roads, and drainage modeling software
• Strong problem-solving skills and a drive for innovation

What You’ll Contribute:

• A willingness to tackle new challenges across multiple civil engineering disciplines
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with internal teams, clients, and review agencies
• A deep understanding of codes, legal requirements, and design standards in relevant jurisdictions
• The ability to solve complex engineering challenges using professional judgment, creativity, and innovation
• Excellent time management skills with a keen eye for detail and quality
• A service-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions

Our MissionWe serve the communities we live in, with a focus on our core values: Client Focus | Trust | Work Hard. Together | Knowledge

Are you ready to design a better future? Join us today. Our growth means your growth!

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.