Transportation Project Engineer (Entry-Level)

Prime Ae Group Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIME AE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis or New Albany is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer – Transportation to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate who wants a career in transportation engineering, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers while gaining hands‑on experience supporting roadway, drainage, traffic, and bridge teams. You will assist with planning and design, calculations, design plans, documentation, and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program, completed or anticipated by start date.
• 0–2 years of experience; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or plans to pursue EIT certification preferred.
• Previous internship, co‑op, or academic project experience related to civil or transportation engineering is a plus but not required.
• Interest in developing experience across roadway, drainage, traffic, bridge, and other transportation disciplines.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar engineering software through coursework, internships, or professional experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, learn from experienced team members, and manage multiple assignments.
• Self‑motivated with a willingness to learn new technical skills and grow within the Transportation team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and design of roadway, drainage, traffic, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design plans, exhibits, technical documentation, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support roadway design activities, including roadway geometry, grading, intersections, and related improvements.
• Assist with drainage, traffic, and bridge‑related engineering assignments based on project needs.
• Support utility and railroad coordination, environmental documentation, permitting, and agency coordination as needed.
• Learn and apply applicable transportation design standards, engineering practices, and quality‑control procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to support project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, field investigations, and construction‑related activities as needed.
• Maintain organized project documentation and assist the team in meeting project schedules and quality expectations.
• Continue developing technical knowledge and take on increasing project responsibility as experience grows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

PRIME AE Group, Inc. in Indianapolis or New Albany is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer – Transportation to join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Civil Engineering graduate who wants a career in transportation engineering, working alongside experienced engineers and project managers while gaining hands‑on experience supporting roadway, drainage, traffic, and bridge teams. You will assist with planning and design, calculations, design plans, documentation, and project