Civil Engineer in Training

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wilson & Company, in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Civil Engineer in Training to join our design team. You will perform roadway design and modeling using Microstation OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D, coordinating with PMs and CADD staff to meet project deadlines across the region.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET) and an EIT certification or plan to obtain it, with 0–3 years of highway design experience, strong communication, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain.
• 0–3 years of experience in street/highway design.
• Experience with Microstation Roadway Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of roadway design plans and contract documents.
• Interact with PMs, peers, and CADD staff to coordinate designs.
• Support business development/marketing activities and conference attendance.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• Apply engineering principles to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Demonstrate high work ethic and professional conduct.

Skills

Roadway design

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Client relationship management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

ABET-accredited degree in civil engineering

Tools

Microstation Roadway Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Wilson & Company is seeking a Civil Engineer in Training to join our design team in our Salt Lake City, UT office. This position will perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Microstation OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. They will work in conjunction with the Project Managers, Peer Engineers, and CADD Team Members to coordinate the roadway design with other project disciplines to meet project deadlines for various projects throughout Missouri and other regions as needed.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in development in Roadway Design plans and contract documents.
• Although expected to work independently, this individual must be able to interact well with other team members within the Wilson & Company team.
• Willingness to gain experience in business development / marketing, including attendance at local industry conferences and seminars.
• High degree of interpersonal and communication skills is necessary.
• Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable to manage and develop business client relationships.
• Excellent work ethic and a comprehensive understanding of engineering principles.

Required Skills

• Strong work ethic and an understanding of engineering principles.
• Proven teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite products including Word and Excel.
• Good intrapersonal skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to peers, senior staff and clients.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited school.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain.
• 0-3 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways.
• Experience with federal, state, and local regulations that pertain to the design of street and/or highway projects.
• Experience with Microstation Roadway Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D software.

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Annual Salary range: $66,000 - $104,000

About Us

For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.

Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.

At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.

• We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.

Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.