Graduate Civil Engineer - Roads

GHD; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD’s US West Design and Delivery Organization in Santa Rosa, CA is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer – Roads to support the delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, and other transportation projects from concept through final design. The position offers a hybrid work model with in‑office Roseville collaboration three days per week.

We value curiosity, teamwork, and detail orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0–2 years of experience in civil/roadway design.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certificate preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support roadway and transportation design from preliminary through final plans and specifications.
• Prepare geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, and design exhibits.
• Develop construction cost estimates and technical memos and reports.
• Conduct transportation planning studies and traffic analyses for intersections and corridors.
• Collect and analyze traffic, roadway, and crash data to support recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers to ensure quality and standards.

Skills

Roadway design

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transportation. Join GHD’s globally connected team to help deliver roadway, active transportation, and infrastructure projects from concept through final design.

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transportation. Join GHD’s globally connected team to help deliver roadway, active transportation, and infrastructure projects from concept through final design.

About The Role

GHD’s US West Design and Delivery Organization is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer – Roads to join our growing team in Santa Rosa, CA. In this role, you will support the delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails, active transportation facilities, bridges, and other important infrastructure improvements. The position will be based in our Roseville office and connected with project teams across the West Region, with a focus on California.

Our hybrid work model combines in‑office collaboration with flexibility. You will join the Roseville office three days per week to contribute, connect, and grow with our team.

Working with an energetic and high‑performing team, you will support:

• Roadway and transportation design tasks from preliminary design through final plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Preparation of geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, typical cross‑sections, exhibits, and supporting design documentation.
• Development of construction cost estimates, technical reports, design memoranda, and other project deliverables.
• Transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies, traffic engineering studies, and operational analyses for intersections, corridors, and interchanges.
• Collection, compilation, and analysis of traffic, roadway, and crash history data to support project recommendations.
• Coordination with engineers, designers, and project managers to complete assignments accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Collaboration with team members, clear communication, willingness to learn, attention to detail, and completion of work under the guidance of senior staff.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CivilEngineering

Experience

• 0–2 years of experience
• Possession of an Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certificate, preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, preferred.
• Perform engineering design tasks for roadway and transportation projects from preliminary to final design.
• Design tasks include geometric layouts, alignments, profiles, and typical cross‑sections.
• Assist in cost estimates, reports, and technical memos.
• Assist in transportation planning reports, roadway safety studies and general traffic engineering projects
• Collect, compile and analyze data including traffic, highway, and crash histories
• Assist in operational analysis for intersections, corridors, and interchange traffic

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000, based on experience.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.