Transportation Engineer

Civil & Environmental Consultants; United States; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Profit sharing

Hybrid work

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Career growth

Mentorship

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our transportation practice in Charleston, WV.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver roadway projects for municipal, state, and private clients, performing analyses, quantities, and plan production. The role offers hands-on project experience, mentorship toward licensure, and a path to ownership in a 100% employee‑owned firm, with a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of roadway/transportation engineering experience.
• Experience designing with OpenRoads or Civil 3D.
• DOT/DOH project exposure is a plus.
• EI/EIT preferred and sponsorship not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and preparation of transportation projects for municipal, WVDOH/DOT, and private clients.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and evaluations for roadway projects.
• Support geometric design, drainage design, and plan production.
• Prepare design quantities, costs, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across civil, survey, geotech, and environmental.
• Engage in project planning, design development, and delivery while gaining licensure exposure.

Skills

Roadway/Transportation engineering

CADD design

Geometric design

Drainage design

Project documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

EI/EIT preferred

Tools

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our growing transportation practice in Charleson, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, build technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful transportation projects while working alongside experienced licensed engineers.

Our Charleston office is part of CEC's West Virginia operations and works closely with our established teams in Bridgeport and Martinsburg. Opened in 2023, Charleston continues to grow as we expand our ability to serve clients throughout the state. In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across civil engineering, water resources, surveying, construction inspection, and environmental services while supporting a diverse portfolio of projects throughout West Virginia.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long‑term wealth while taking ownership of meaningful projects and helping shape the future of a growing office. You'll have the support and resources of a statewide team while enjoying the visibility, influence, and professional growth opportunities that come with joining a developing practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and preparation of transportation improvement projects for municipal, WVDOH/DOT, and private development clients.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and technical evaluations related to roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support geometric design, drainage design, construction staging, and plan production activities.
• Prepare design quantities, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, survey, geotechnical, and environmental professionals.
• Participate in project planning, design development, and project delivery efforts while gaining exposure to all phases of transportation engineering projects.
• Develop technical skills in roadway design, drainage, plan production, and project delivery through hands‑on project experience, mentorship, and support toward professional licensure.

What We Offer:

• 100% employee‑owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of transportation projects across the region
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, and career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related required
• 2+ years of Roadway/Transportation Engineering experience
• Engineer Intern/Engineer in Training (EI/EIT) preferred
• DOT/DOH project exposure is a plus
• Experience designing with CADD software (OpenRoads or Civil 3D) required
• Experience in roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and Right‑of‑Way Plan Preparation is a plus
• Experience in grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment pollution control, and utility coordination is a plus
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News‑Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small‑firm work environment with large‑firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company