Transportation Engineer - Entry Level

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on highway and traffic engineering tasks, where you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.

You will engage in a variety of assignments including designing roadway geometrics and performing drainage tasks. The position requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and offers a supportive team environment.

Comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years relevant experience, internship preferred.
• Experience working with design software.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support various highway and traffic engineering tasks.
• Assist in roadway designs and construction plans.
• Utilize software to produce design models.

Skills

Effective oral/written communication

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Positive attitude

Ability to handle multiple assignments

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Transportation Engineer - Entry Level

Full Time Pittsburgh, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3198

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

At WRA, you’ll find a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. Our employees take pride in making a meaningful impact through high-quality engineering solutions and community-focused projects.

We are seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer to join our Highway and Traffic Engineering Groups in our Pittsburgh Regional office.

Our team works on a variety of projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) and occasionally on national and international projects. Typical clients include state and local transportation agencies such as PennDOT, MDOT, and VDOT as well as private-sector partners. Project scopes range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and major corridor projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Support a wide variety of highway and/or traffic engineering tasks as assigned, from planning and analysis through design and construction
• Assist in the development of roadway alignments, profiles, and typical sections
• Prepare construction plans for roadway geometrics, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MOT), traffic signal/ITS/lighting, and erosion and sediment control
• Perform drainage and stormwater design tasks in coordination with senior engineers
• Support safety analyses and traffic operational analyses to prepare transportation and corridor planning and design studies
• Utilize design software (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD) to produce plan sets and 3D models
• Support preparation of construction specifications, quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Contribute to technical reports, studies, and design documentation
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings, public meetings, and agency submissions
• Coordinate with internal design disciplines (structures and utilities) to integrate design elements
• Participate in occasional site visits for data collection, field verification, or design support
• Coordinate with senior engineers on permitting requirements and utility research
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers who will provide mentoring and support toward your professional growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Relevant internship/job experience related to transportation engineering preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [e-mail] )

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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