Civil Engineer - Roadway EIT (May 2027)

Socket.dev; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Sambatek, LLC is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join our transportation team in Minnesota. You’ll work with experienced engineers on highway projects, preparing documents and learning industry standards to grow your skills in a collaborative environment.

In-office training during the hybrid work phase, with an hourly compensation range of $33-$37 and overtime at 1.5x. A Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 0–3 years of experience are required; EIT is preferred and OpenRoads Designer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to highway projects in preliminary design or plan development.
• Measure, calculate, and tabulate quantities for bidding.
• Participate in quality review processes.
• Perform CAD drafting in OpenRoads Designer.
• Support task leads or project managers as part of a team.
• Occasional field time for construction inspection and site visibility.

Skills

Self-motivated, with strong verbal and

Strong communication and teamwork

Project organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Sambatek, LLC is a professional services firm that specializes in civil engineering, planning, surveying, and environmental services. We serve public and private clients throughout the country with office locations in Minnesota, Texas, and North Carolina. We embrace challenging projects and work hard to help our clients find success.

Summary

Sambatek is looking for an entry-level Project Engineer to join our transportation team. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers to support a variety of transportation projects for county and state clients. You’ll help prepare project documents, learn industry standards and processes, and build your skills while contributing to meaningful work.

We know the first few years of your career are about learning and growing, so you’ll have the chance to take on different tasks, ask questions, and get feedback in a supportive team environment. Over time, you’ll gain independence, efficiency, and confidence in tackling a wider range of assignments. Strong communication and teamwork will be key to your success here.

At Sambatek, we take pride in delivering ethical, sustainable, and practical solutions that make the best use of public resources. You’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and creating projects that truly make a difference in our communities.

• Expected start date: May/June 2027
• Work Location: Hybrid, in office for training phase
• Expected Compensation Range: $33-37 per hour (Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly with overtime rate of 1.5x base pay for all hours worked over 40 in a week

Responsibilities

• Contribute to highway projects in preliminary design phase or plan development phase
• Measure, calculate, and tabulate quantities for bidding purposes
• Participate in quality review processes
• Perform CAD drafting in OpenRoads Designer
• Perform subtasks for a task lead or project manager as part of a collaborative team
• Potential opportunities to spend time in the field, in addition to the office, to perform construction inspection, material testing, and see transportation project sites to grow as a designer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 0-3 years of relevant experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred
• Basic working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer preferred
• Self-motivated, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage tasks on a project with strong attention to detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment
• Ability to occasionally move equipment/objects weighing up to 10 pounds

Benefit Information

Regular full-time employees will have access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and FSA options
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance coverage, accident coverage, and critical illness coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement 401(k) plan with company match

Sambatek, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We select candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, and any other category protected by law.