Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation

Ardurra; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Ardurra in Seattle, WA seeks an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to support planning and design of transportation infrastructure for public sector clients across Washington. You will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, and multidisciplinary coordination under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers.

The role focuses on developing roadway geometry, assisting with PS&E, and contributing to projects from concept through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; EI/EIT preferred.
• 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience is expected.
• Academic or professional experience with roadway projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway and transportation design for highways, arterials, intersections, and local roadways.
• Assist with preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
• Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents and 3D roadway models.
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams.
• Support design efforts in accordance with AASHTO, MUTCD, WSDOT, and local agency standards.
• Assist with technical calculations, plan reviews, project coordination, and construction-related activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Bluebeam

Synchro

Job description

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to join our growing Transportation team in Seattle, WA.

Our Transportation team supports the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for public sector clients including State DOTs, counties, municipalities, and local agencies. Projects include roadway improvements, highways, arterials, intersections, corridor projects, and other transportation infrastructure throughout Washington.

Primary Function:

This position will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. The Entry-Level Engineer will gain hands‑on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.

This is an opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical skills while contributing to transportation projects throughout Washington.

Primary Duties:

• Support roadway and transportation design for highways, arterials, intersections, and local roadways.
• Assist with preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
• Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents and 3D roadway models.
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams.
• Support design efforts in accordance with AASHTO, MUTCD, WSDOT, and local agency standards.
• Assist with technical calculations, plan reviews, project coordination, and construction-related activities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience.
• EI/EIT certification preferred.
• Academic or professional experience with roadway, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Bluebeam, or Synchro is a plus.
• Familiarity with roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utility coordination, ADA compliance, or PROWAG requirements preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family‑like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry‑leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people‑centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time‑off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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