Entry Level Transportation Civil Engineer

Kleinfelder; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a highway design engineer in Delaware. This in-office role supports transportation projects under guidance from an experienced project engineer or manager, with assignments across the Dover or New Castle locations.

The candidate will perform design tasks, prepare documents for advertisement and construction, and assist with cost estimates. A BSCE and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program.
• EIT Certification preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, MicroStation and Inroads or Geopak desired.
• Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks in the transportation and highway design field per design criteria, standards and processes.
• Work on multiple design projects and assist in preparing engineering documents for advertisement and construction and construction cost estimates.
• Contribute to cost estimates and project delivery in highway/transportation projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

Highway design

Communication skills

Education

BSCE from ABET accredited program

Tools

InRoads

Geopak

Job description

Take Your Design Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high‑impact solutions.

Kleinfelder's Delaware team is seeking responsible candidates for highway design for transportation projects under the guidance of an experienced project engineer or project manager. The successful candidate is expected to perform engineering tasks in the transportation and highway engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards and processes. The candidate will be expected to work on multiple design projects and assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction and construction cost estimates. This position is an in‑office position and offered at either our Dover or New Castle, DE location.

Required Skills:

• BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program.
• EIT Certification Preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, MicroStation and Inroads or Geopak desired.
• Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Departments.

Required Experience:

• 0 to 3 years of design experience in the highway transportation field. Relevant internship experience or college coursework will be considered.

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

• employment reference checks
• verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials
• motor vehicle report (MVR)
• comprehensive background check

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid holidays

Career Development:

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)