Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer — Hybrid & Mentorship

Modjeski-and-Master; Edwardsville (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Annual bonus program

Nine paid holidays

Generous PTO

Starting at 17 days annually

Increases with years of service

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Group Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Identity Protection Services

Job summary

Modjeski and Masters in Edwardsville, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer to join our transportation team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers seeking hands-on experience in highway design and transportation projects, with full-time hours and a hybrid work model.

You will work with experienced engineers, assist in preparing plans, estimates, and designs such as roadway geometry, drainage, intersections, ADA compliance, and traffic control, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Emphasis in Highway or Transportation Engineering preferred.
• 0 to 4 years of relevant experience in transportation or highway engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong interest in the planning, design, and development of transportation infrastructure projects.
• Basic familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, OpenRoads, and/or Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced engineers and technical staff on a variety of transportation engineering projects.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support highway design efforts, including roadway geometry, drainage, pavement design, intersections, ADA compliance, traffic control, and transportation management plans.
• Participate in the preparation of roadway, traffic control, signing and pavement marking, utility, erosion and sediment control, and cross-section plans.
• Coordinate with internal project teams and external subconsultants supporting surveying, geotechnical investigations, traffic studies, and environmental permitting efforts.
• Assist with field reviews, site visits, and data collection activities as needed.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals and statements of qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned while developing technical and professional skills under the guidance of experienced engineers.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

EIT certification preferred

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

Modjeski and Masters in Edwardsville, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Highway Design Engineer to join our transportation team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers seeking hands-on experience in highway design and transportation projects, with full-time hours and a hybrid work model.

You will work with experienced engineers, assist in preparing plans, estimates, and designs such as roadway geometry, drainage, intersections, ADA compliance, and traffic control, while