Entry-Level Transportation Design Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid sick leave

Parental leave

401(k) plan with generous companyMatch

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineer to support our Wisconsin offices with development of transportation projects, use of design software, and construction cost estimates.

The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and client interaction while delivering on-time projects within budget. You will work both independently and in teams, engage with local and state agencies, and contribute to community-focused transportation solutions in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering from an accredited college or university or the ability to obtain the degree within nine months of hire date
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• A valid driver's license and good driving record

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transportation projects with Wisconsin offices
• Use Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates
• Analyze and prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits and other design documents
• Assist with CAD-based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation-related projects
• Develop construction cost estimates for projects
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders (counties, municipalities, WisDOT) and build relationships to deliver community-focused projects

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team! At Mead & Hunt, we are employee‑owned, value our people, and strive to help everyone succeed. We offer engaging work, a supportive atmosphere, competitive compensation, and a strong focus on professional development. In our transportation group, we're seeking a confident and responsible transportation engineer who can assist with the development of transportation projects across Wisconsin, use design software to prepare engineering and design documents, and develop construction cost estimates for projects.

In this role, you will work both independently and in teams, solve problems, and use sound judgement to make sure projects finish on time and within budget. Strong leadership and communication skills will help you build effective teams. You'll also play a strategic role in transportation projects and participate in client interactions.

At Mead & Hunt, our work is guided by core values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We embrace continuous improvement and encourage creative solutions, always striving to exceed expectations. Respect, teamwork, and personal ownership are at the heart of our culture; we foster collaboration and empower employees to make meaningful contributions. By joining us, you become part of a team that values professional excellence, accountability, and lasting relationships, all while making a positive difference in our communities.

Responsibilities

As a Transportation Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and delivering successful transportation projects supporting our Wisconsin offices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging transportation projects
• Use computer‑assisted programs like Autodesk Civil 3D to prepare engineering and design documents, computations, and quantity estimates
• Analyze and prepare reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits and other design documents for projects
• Assist with CAD‑based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation‑related projects
• Develop construction cost estimates for projects
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders such as county and municipal governments and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and build relationships to deliver impactful, community‑focused projects and strengthen company presence
• Conduct occasional project site visits to monitor progress
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering from an accredited college or university or the ability to obtain the degree within nine months of hire date
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• A valid driver's license and good driving record

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Passed Fundamentals Exam (EIT) or ability to within six months of start date
• Past intern experience on transportation projects
• Willingness to travel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.