Jr. Highway Engineer

LaBella Associates; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Team Building

Job summary

LaBella Associates' Scranton, PA office is seeking a Junior Highway Engineer to join our transportation team. You will work on roadway, trail, and pedestrian projects, contributing to design, drainage, signing, pavement markings, and safety assessments.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree (ABET) with transportation focus, 0–5 years' experience, EIT (or ability to obtain within 12 months; PE a plus), and proficient MS Office; familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with concentration in Transportation (ABET Accredited).
• 0–5 years of experience in transportation engineering.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months; PE license is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word & Excel).
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is a plus.
• Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike projects is a plus.
• Desire to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in transportation engineering including roadway, trail, and pedestrian projects.
• Design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, and maintenance and protection of traffic schemes.
• Prepare construction-related documents and reports; field reconnaissance and inspection; project rendering.
• Attend meetings and conferences as needed.

Education

ABET Accredited Civil Engineering (Transportation)

EIT Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

We are currently seeking qualified candidates to fill a Junior Highway Engineer position in our Scranton, PA office.

Duties:

• Work as part of a team in all facets of transportation engineering including roadway, trail, and pedestrian type projects.
• Tasks would include: design of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage systems, signing and pavement markings, safety assessments, erosion and sediment control, development of maintenance and protection of traffic schemes, and preparation of construction related documents.
• Other responsibilities may include: report preparation, field reconnaissance and inspection, project rendering.
• Attend meetings and conferences when necessary/required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (with concentration in Transportation) from an ABET Accredited College
• 0 to 5 years of experience
• Preferably have their EIT Certificate (or the ability to obtain within 12 months) - PE License is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience using MicroStation and/or AutoCAD is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word & Excel
• Experience with Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling software a plus
• Experience with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects is a plus.
• Desire to work in a team environment

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events