Design Engineer - Transportation

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Engineer, EIT, and make a significant impact on community infrastructure. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in the Transportation team, focusing on safe and sustainable community solutions. You will assist in various design and construction activities, contributing to impactful transportation projects. If you are a recent graduate or an EIT with a passion for civil engineering and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level civil engineering role for May 2025 graduates or EITs with 1-3 years of experience.
• Assisting project managers in design and construction activities on transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design computations and prepare preliminary reports.
• Participate in construction observation and interact with contractors and residents.

Skills

CAD Software

Civil Engineering

Traffic Control Design

Construction Observation

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

SYNCHRO

SIMTraffic

VISSIM

Job description

Job Title: Design Engineer, EIT

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Transportation team in our Eden Prairie office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this entry-level civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Transportation projects. This position is open to a May 2025 graduate or an experienced EIT with 1-3 years of experience.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on transportation projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Assist with traffic corridor studies related to traffic operations, traffic safety, modal integration and access management
• Assist with design of traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours
• Participate in construction observation activities such as performing construction staking, documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing oversight, and interacting with contractors, residents, and City staff

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Prior experience in infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge of CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Developing knowledge of traffic software (e.g., SYNCHRO, SIMTraffic, VISSIM) preferred
• Willingness to travel during construction season
• Valid driver’s license required for site visits and travel

Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000, depending on experience and credentials.