Junior Highway Engineer

LaBella Associates; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

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

Job summary

LaBella Associates in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Junior Highway Engineer to join our transportation team. You will assist in design and analysis of roadway, pedestrian, and trail projects, collaborating with engineers and technicians.

Requirements include ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree with a transportation focus, 0–5 years of experience, and EIT preferred. Proficiency in MicroStation or AutoCAD and MS Office is a plus.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree with transportation focus.
• 0–5 years of experience; EIT preferred, PE a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with MicroStation and AutoCAD a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel).
• Hydrologic/hydraulic modeling experience a plus.
• Familiarity with NCDOT projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team on roadway, trail, and pedestrian projects.
• Design horizontal/vertical alignments and drainage; prepare documents.
• Support report writing, field reconnaissance, and project rendering.
• Attend meetings and conferences as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Hydraulic modeling

NCDOT experience

Education

ABET-accredited CE degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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

Job 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 NCDOT is a plus.
• Desire to work in a team environment

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.