Graduate Engineer, Transportation Design

WSB and Associates; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Job summary

WSB in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our Transportation Design team, launching a career shaping how communities move and grow. This is an ideal entry point for an emerging engineer eager to apply their education, build skills, and gain hands-on experience on meaningful transportation infrastructure projects.

You will assist in roadway plan sets, develop project specifications, and create designs using MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, and AutoCAD Civil 3D; collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• FE exam within one year of employment preferred if not yet certified.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing roadway construction plan sets including typical sections, plan and profile sheets, cross sections, grading, drainage, signing and pavement markings.
• Develop project specifications and quantity takeoffs; engineer's opinions of probable construction cost.
• Create and revise roadway design models and drawings using MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform engineering calculations such as horizontal/vertical alignment, sight distance, drainage, culvert sizing, and earthwork quantities.
• Collect existing data (survey, as-builts, ROW, utilities) to support design decisions.
• Prepare design memos and drainage reports; respond to client review comments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Engineer, Transportation Design

Forge Ahead with WSB! We are seeking a Graduate Engineer to join our growing Transportation Design team and launch an exciting career working on projects that shape the way communities move and grow. This is a fantastic opportunity for an emerging engineer who is eager to put their education into practice, build strong technical skills, and gain hands-on experience on meaningful transportation infrastructure projects.

WSB was founded on the belief that culture drives results, and weve built our success on strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We inspire one another to develop thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. Here, youll be part of a team that values your ideas, invests in your development, and gives you opportunities to make a meaningful contribution from the start. If youre a Graduate Engineer ready to build your career in transportation design and grow alongside a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we invite you to forge ahead with us.

What you will do:

• Assist in preparing roadway construction plan sets, including typical sections, plan and profile sheets, cross sections, grading, drainage, signing and pavement marking, and traffic control / maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans.
• Help develop project specifications, special provisions, quantity takeoffs, and engineers opinions of probable construction cost.
• Work under direct supervision to create and revise roadway design models and drawings using MicroStation / OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Perform engineering calculations with increasing independence, such as horizontal and vertical alignment geometry, sight distance, storm drainage and culvert sizing, and earthwork quantities.
• Collect and review existing conditions data, including survey files, as-built plans, right-of-way and utility information, and traffic data, to support design decisions.
• Prepare clear, concise technical documents such as design memos, drainage reports, and responses to client review comments.
• Take part in field reviews and site visits to verify existing conditions and gain hands-on experience with roadway construction.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (traffic, structures, drainage, utilities, right-of-way, and survey) to support project planning, coordination, and delivery.
• Support quality control by checking plan sheets and quantities for accuracy and consistency before submittals.
• Gain proficiency with the companys document management system and follow corporate CADD standards and engineering practices.
• Demonstrate accountability for the quality and accuracy of assigned work.
• Proactively identify and communicate potential design or coordination issues and suggest possible solutions.
• May remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering required; Masters degree preferred (or similar degree from an accredited institution).
• Prior internship, co-op, or research experience in a related field is a plus.
• Successful completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam within one year of employment is required if not already certified.
• Possession of a valid drivers license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Auto CAD experience
• Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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