Entry-Level Transportation Engineer: Roadway Design Focus

Ardurra; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Ardurra in Seattle, WA seeks an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to support planning and design of transportation infrastructure for public sector clients across Washington. You will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, and multidisciplinary coordination under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers.

The role focuses on developing roadway geometry, assisting with PS&E, and contributing to projects from concept through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; EI/EIT preferred.
• 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience is expected.
• Academic or professional experience with roadway projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway and transportation design for highways, arterials, intersections, and local roadways.
• Assist with preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
• Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models.
• Assist with preparation of construction documents and 3D roadway models.
• Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams.
• Support design efforts in accordance with AASHTO, MUTCD, WSDOT, and local agency standards.
• Assist with technical calculations, plan reviews, project coordination, and construction-related activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Bluebeam

Synchro

Job description

Ardurra in Seattle, WA seeks an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to support planning and design of transportation infrastructure for public sector clients across Washington. You will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, and multidisciplinary coordination under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers.

The role focuses on developing roadway geometry, assisting with PS&E, and contributing to projects from concept through delivery.