Entry-Level Transportation Engineer: Roadway Design

Alliant Engineering, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary with Bonus

ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs

Medical and Dental Plans

Life Insurance and Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs and Competitions

Generous Leave and Comp Time

Flexible Schedules

Casual Work Environment

Professional Development

Community Involvement/Charity

Employee Social Events

Job summary

Alliant Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Transportation Engineer to grow under a licensed Professional Engineer while delivering roadway design projects for state, county, and local clients.

You will work with mentors to develop skills in geometric design, traffic engineering, and plan production, using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D. This entry‑level role focuses on learning and delivering high‑quality work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) or actively pursuing degree.
• 0–4 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel).
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, or AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Exposure to roadway design/traffic engineering via internships or coursework preferred.
• Motivated to learn, take initiative, and deliver high‑quality work.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Geometric design of roadways, bikeways, and pedestrian facilities.
• Final road design detailing typical sections, superelevation, guardrails.
• Traffic engineering: signing, pavement marking, traffic plans.
• Produce clear, complete plan sets for construction.
• Cost estimating: quantities and historical unit prices.
• Use MicroStation/OpenRoads/AutoCAD Civil 3D to draft designs.
• Coordinate with project teams for successful delivery.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Motivated to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Alliant Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Graduate Transportation Engineer to grow under a licensed Professional Engineer while delivering roadway design projects for state, county, and local clients.

You will work with mentors to develop skills in geometric design, traffic engineering, and plan production, using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D. This entry‑level role focuses on learning and delivering high‑quality work.