Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid, Entry‑Level

BETA Group, Inc.; Lincoln (RI); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineering Designer to join our Lincoln, RI team.

You will work on highway and intersection projects, contributing to design development, traffic analysis, and technical documentation alongside engineers, planners, and scientists. The role blends drafting, design, and project reporting, with opportunities for growth toward more senior technical positions and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 0 to 2 years of related engineering experience in highway design, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and roadway construction practices.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with MUTCD, AASHTO, RIDOT design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of roadway and highway improvement projects (alignment, profiles, cross-sections, grading, drainage).
• Utilize AutoCAD software in preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Perform geometric design, quantity takeoffs, and assist with pavement markings and ADA elements.
• Support preparation of technical reports, permit applications, and design calculations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams including planners, engineers, scientists, GIS.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, local DOT).
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection.
• Maintain project documentation and assist with quality control reviews.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Field data collection

Field work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office Suite

RIDOT design requirements

RIDEM and CRMC regulations

Job description

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineering Designer to join our Lincoln, RI team.

You will work on highway and intersection projects, contributing to design development, traffic analysis, and technical documentation alongside engineers, planners, and scientists. The role blends drafting, design, and project reporting, with opportunities for growth toward more senior technical positions and project management.