Entry Level Highway Engineer

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,500; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer for our Bloomfield, NJ office. The role involves designing and preparing contract documents for roadway projects for clients including NJDOT and NJTA. Ideal for new graduates with a civil engineering background and an interest in highways.

Qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering and familiarity with NJ design standards; EIT/FE is preferred. Proficiency with MS Office and CAD tools is expected, with 0–2 years of experience or

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• EIT/FE preferred
• 0-2 years of experience preferred
• Prior internship or summer work experience preferred
• Familiarity with NJDOT and NJTA design standards and practices
• Familiarity with AASHTO and MUTCD
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD and MicroStation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of contract documents for roadway improvement projects
• Support project teams for NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, counties and other clients
• Collaborate with engineers and staff to develop bid-ready plans and specifications

Skills

NJDOT standards

AASHTO/MUTCD

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE preferred

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Entry Level Highway Engineer

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway Engineering Department in our Bloomfield, NJ office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth, a great working environment, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Responsibilities include design and preparation of contract documents for roadway improvement projects for various clients including the NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, counties, and various other public and private sector clients.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity 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.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering required
• EIT/FE preferred
• 0 - 2 years of experience
• Prior internship or summer work experience preferred
• Familiarity with NJDOT and NJTA design standards and practices
• Familiarity with AASHTO and MUTCD
• Proficiency in MS Office software, AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in team environment

The projected range for this position is $84,000 - $86,500 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

Program Information

• Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
• Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
• Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.