Entry Level Highway Engineer

Dewberry; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway Engineering Department in Mount Laurel, NJ. The position involves design and preparation of contract documents for roadway improvement projects for clients including NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, and counties.

The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 0–2 years of experience, and an EIT/FE is preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, MS Office, and strong communication skills are valued.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required or equivalent.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience; 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 a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of contract documents for roadway improvement projects for NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, counties, and other clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop project plans and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO and MUTCD standards and practices.
• Contribute to project coordination and delivery using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Skills

Teamwork

Written & Verbal Communication

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Dewberryis currently seeking an Entry Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway Engineering Department in our Mount Laurel, 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.

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.

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.

*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.

Program Information

As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with0-1 yearof professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:

• 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.