Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Project Designer

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Bonuses for qualified employees

Generous vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ADP

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking an Engineer-in-Training focused on Transportation to join our Transportation Services Group.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on local and state transportation projects, using MicroStation/OpenRoads to produce alignments and plans, and supporting project delivery and client engagement. Requirements include a BA/BS in Civil Engineering and an EIT certification, with 0–5 years of transportation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• EIT certification required.
• 0-5 years of transportation engineering experience.
• MicroStation/OpenRoads design experience is desired.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• History of working on projects with UDOT is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary design teams on transportation projects for local agencies and State DOTs.
• Operate CAD (MicroStation/OpenRoads) to create alignments, models and plans.
• Work with Project Engineer or Project Manager and report direction.
• Analyze data and prepare engineering documents and memos.
• Assist in business development by building client relationships.
• Attend client meetings and public meetings to discuss project details.
• Coordinate with utility companies and conduct field observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Project Designer-Transportation

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Type
Full-time

Description

Project Designer (Engineer-in-Training) with a Transportation Focus to work in our successful Salt Lake City office. Our purpose at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. (J-U-B) is "Helping Each Other Create Better Communities." We foster a supportive and team-oriented environment to solve problems that improve society, while providing employees growth opportunities and an expansive benefits package. We attract and retain the best people because we provide an enriching environment for our employees to build their careers in the communities where they live. J-U-B offers a clearly defined career path, a sense of belonging, and opportunities for employees to use their talents in a team environment. We are one of the largest professional engineering companies in the Intermountain West, with over 20 offices across seven states. There are ample opportunities to collaborate with other offices on projects, widening your experience and network.

The position is part of the J-U-B Transportation Services Group (TSG) which consists of over 80 full-time staff focused on surface transportation projects in Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming. The TSG is currently managing over 200 active projects, many of which include a variety of local roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, and active transportation.

Responsibilities

• Work with multidisciplinary design teams in the planning, design, construction, and permitting of a wide variety of transportation projects throughout the company, primarily for transportation projects for local agencies and State DOT's, including projects with both local and federal aid funds.
• Operate CAD (MicroStation/OpenRoads) to effectively produce alignments, models, and plans of transportation projects using current standards.
• Work in a team setting, reporting to and taking direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Analyze engineering data and utilize sound engineering judgement to assist in producing final engineering documents including project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
• Assist in business development by building relationships with clients and producing quality work.
• Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
• Coordinate with utility companies.
• Perform periodic fieldwork including construction observation and project reconnaissance.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
• Certification as Engineer-in-Training (EIT) (passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) required.
• 0-5 years of transportation engineering experience.
• MicroStation/OpenRoads Design Experience is desired.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• History of working on projects with UDOT is a plus.

Salary Range

$72,000 - $90,000 yearly, determined by experience, licensure, and education

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Bonuses for qualified employees
• Generous vacation and sick leave package
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Company paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability plans
• The ability to work in a team-centered, collaborative, and supportive atmosphere
• J-U-B is an employee-owned firm and offers ownership opportunities after qualified years of service

The application window will be open through January 21, 2027. Applications will be reviewed frequently, and interviews may be scheduled throughout the posting period.