Transportation Designer - Civil Engineering Firm

Iron Sky Recruiting; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Designer to join its team in Lawrence or Worcester, MA. This role offers early-career engineers exposure to highway, roadway, and land development projects. Responsibilities include preparing plans, supporting permitting, and engaging clients and stakeholders. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and familiarity with AutoCAD and other relevant tools. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of relevant experience in civil engineering.
• EIT certification is a plus.
• Experience with transportation design and municipal projects.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage individual tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset.
• Experience with AutoCAD, 3D software, and/or HydroCAD is a plus.
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to develop and deliver transportation solutions.
• Prepare designs for municipal and state agency projects.
• Create construction plans and cost estimates.
• Support local, state, and environmental permitting.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

HydroCAD

3D software

Job description

Overview

A growing civil engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Designer to join its team in Lawrence or Worcester, MA. This is a versatile opportunity for early‑career engineers to gain exposure across a variety of transportation and civil disciplines, including highway, roadway, bridge, and land development projects. With involvement from planning through construction, this role is ideal for someone looking to develop both technically and professionally without being confined to a narrow scope of work.

The Role

As a Transportation Designer, you will contribute to a range of municipal and state agency projects. The role includes preparation of plans and technical documentation, support for permitting, and involvement in client and stakeholder interactions. You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse project types and participate in different phases of delivery, including QA/QC and public engagement support.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff, clients, and stakeholders to develop and deliver transportation solutions
• Prepare conceptual and final designs for municipal and state agency projects
• Create construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bidding
• Support the preparation of local, state, and environmental permitting documents

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 0–5 years of relevant experience
• EIT certification is a plus
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to manage individual tasks
• Detail‑oriented with a proactive mindset
• Experience with AutoCAD, 3D software, and/or HydroCAD is a plus
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer is a plus

Location

Lawrence, MA or Worcester, MA

Salary

Competitive compensation, based on experience