Graduate Engineer

ATLAS; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays and SSL leave

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Safety PPE and reimbursements

Learning and development programs

Employee resource groups

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Transportation Engineering team in Houston, Texas. You will work with experienced Professional Engineers on transportation and traffic engineering projects for public agency clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career civil engineer working toward licensure, gaining hands-on project experience while contributing to communities where we work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support transportation and traffic engineering projects under licensed P.E.s.
• Assist with design, analysis, and preparation of engineering deliverables using industry-standard software and tools.
• Contribute to project documentation, calculations, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with project team to support schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Participate in occasional field visits to observe existing conditions and support project development.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Transportation Engineering team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will work alongside experienced Professional Engineers and contribute to transportation and traffic engineering projects for public agency clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career civil engineer who is working toward professional licensure and wants hands-on project experience while making a meaningful impact in the communities where we work.

Core Responsibilities

Support transportation and traffic engineering projects under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers.

Assist with design, analysis, and preparation of engineering deliverables using industry-standard software and tools.

Contribute to project documentation, calculations, and technical reports.

Coordinate with project team members to support schedules, quality standards, and client requirements.

Participate in occasional field visits to observe existing conditions and support project development.

Maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous professional growth.

You’ll thrive here if you have

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred or the ability to obtain it.

Interest in transportation and traffic engineering projects.

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail

Willingness to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of assigned work.

Ability to travel occasionally for project-related activities and field visits.

Valid driver's license and ability to support project travel as needed.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life

We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart

As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust

We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery

Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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