Entry-Level Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Metric Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Colorado Springs seeks an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join its transportation team. This role involves supporting traffic and safety analyses, contributing to engineering solutions, and engaging in professional development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and an ability to work collaboratively. The role offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $82,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or graduating this semester).
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation engineering team with traffic and safety analyses.
• Assist in developing transportation engineering solutions.
• Perform a variety of routine engineering assignments.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a project team

Sense of ownership and accountability for assigned work

Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Working knowledge of ArcGIS

Familiarity with Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) tools/applications

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer Intern (EI) certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

ArcGIS

Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) tools/applications

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Entry-Level Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Id: 298

# of Openings: 1

Metric Engineering is looking for an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our Colorado Springs office! Metric Engineering’s transportation team supports public agencies with a wide range of transportation engineering services including complex and engaging projects from early master planning, interchange concepts development, and deployment of smart work zones. As an entry-level engineer, you will support our transportation engineering team with traffic and safety analyses, field visits, ArcGIS map development, and study/report preparation, and more.

This is an entry-level Engineer-in-Training (EIT) position. You will perform a variety of routine engineering assignments that build knowledge and experience with a strong focus on professional development and career growth. You will assist in developing transportation engineering solutions that require analytical and critical thinking to deliver high-quality short- and long-term outcomes.

What you should bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or graduating this semester)
• Engineer Intern (EI) certificate, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a project team
• Sense of ownership and accountability for assigned work
• Solid interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) tools/applications, and Microsoft Office

Colorado Pay Range $65,000 – $82,000*

*Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, and education.

About Us:

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 as a transportation engineering company on the principle of providing personalized consulting services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms in Florida specializing in civil, transportation, and disaster relief projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Metric’s Environmental Department was created in 2010 and now generates annual revenues exceeding two million dollars. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, and state agencies, as well as a wide array of private clients.

EOE Statement:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.