Roadway Design Engineer — Entry Level with Mentorship

Socket.dev; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Structurepoint in Akron, OH is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to join the Road Engineering Group. You will work as part of a close-knit team on roadway projects for ODOT, cities, towns, and counties across Ohio, assisting with design, plan sets, and construction cost estimates.

The role provides hands-on experience across a range of transportation projects with onboard training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be graduate with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 0–4 years of relevant experience, such as internships, co-ops, academic projects, or entry-level engineering roles

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and layout of roadway alignments, both horizontal and vertical, for real-world transportation projects
• Get involved in key aspects of roadway design, including geometry, drainage, signage, pavement markings, and maintenance of traffic
• Help develop construction plan sets, gaining experience in how projects are prepared for bidding and construction
• Perform quantity calculations to support bid plan development and construction cost estimates
• Explore additional areas like pavement analysis, design, and utility coordination for a well-rounded experience
• Take on a variety of project support tasks, learning how transportation engineering projects come to life from concept to construction
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

American Structurepoint in Akron, OH is seeking an entry-level Staff Engineer to join the Road Engineering Group. You will work as part of a close-knit team on roadway projects for ODOT, cities, towns, and counties across Ohio, assisting with design, plan sets, and construction cost estimates.

The role provides hands-on experience across a range of transportation projects with onboard training, mentorship, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive, values-driven culture.