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Wilson & Company’s Salt Lake City, UT office is seeking a Roadway EIT with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Open Roads Designer
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Salt Lake City, UT with opportunities to support regional projects
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 0 - 3 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- Experience in CADD design software
Annual Salary range: $79,000 - $135,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
Wilson & Company’s Salt Lake City, UT office is seeking a Roadway EIT with experience in the design of transportation infrastructure, notably streets, highways, and interstates.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Perform roadway design and modeling utilizing Open Roads Designer
- Work with experienced designers and project managers as well as collaborating with other disciplines and subconsultants to deliver projects
- Primarily working on projects in Salt Lake City, UT with opportunities to support regional projects
- Efficiently communicate and partner with peers, senior staff, and clients.
Preferred Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) certification or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
- 0 - 3 years’ experience in the design of streets and highways in accordance with local, state and/or federal regulations.
- Ability to effectively work with other engineers and technicians.
- Experience in CADD design software
Annual Salary range: $79,000 - $135,000
Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.
About Us:
For nearly a century, Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects, has provided award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. With employees across multiple offices in the Midwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, and Western regions in the United States, we bring people together to practice their craft, create value, and accomplish great things.
Guided by our purpose, we help clients move from concept to completion, transforming unused spaces into productive places, underutilized facilities into efficient ones, and rural or urban challenges into achievable solutions.
At Wilson & Company, we focus on your specific needs, delivering excellence with lasting Higher Relationships in mind. By employing our core values—discipline, intensity, collaboration, shared ownership, and solutions—we create genuine experiences and lasting connections for our clients, employees, and communities.
We support our employees’ success and well-being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace, conducting pre-employment background checks.
Join us and be part of a culture committed to helping you achieve personal and professional success.
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- Kimley-Horn124
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineering assistant jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent civil drafting software
- Associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology or civil engineering
- Experience with field data collection, surveying, or construction observation
- Familiarity with local, state, or federal permitting and plan review processes
- EIT certification or enrollment in an accredited civil engineering program preferred
- Strong written communication skills for drafting technical reports and memos
Tips for Your Civil Engineering Assistant Job Search
Tailor your resume to field work
Civil engineering assistant roles split between office drafting and fieldwork. Highlight both on your resume by listing specific software you've used alongside field tasks like soil sampling, surveying, or construction observation. Recruiters scan for that combination fast.
Target openings by project type
Firms specializing in transportation, water resources, or land development hire for different skills. Filter your search by project type, not just job title, so your application lands with teams where your coursework or prior experience is directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil engineering assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Demonstrate proficiency in civil CAD tools
Many postings require AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation specifically, not just general drafting experience. Name the exact software and version in your skills section and describe a project where you used it to produce deliverables like grading plans or utility layouts.
Prepare for field-condition technical questions
Interviewers for civil engineering assistant roles often ask how you'd handle discrepancies between construction drawings and site conditions. Walk through a real or academic example where you identified a conflict and how it was resolved with the project engineer.
Follow up with a project-focused note
After your interview, send a follow-up that references a specific project type the firm mentioned. Connecting your skills to their active work, whether a highway widening or stormwater retrofit, signals you paid attention and understand what the role actually involves.
Civil Engineering Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil engineering assistants?
The companies hiring the most civil engineering assistants right now include Kimley-Horn, WSP, and Stantec, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure and municipal consulting firms consistently post the highest volume of openings.
How many civil engineering assistant jobs are remote?
About 50% of civil engineering assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share include drafting, permit coordination, and report writing, where deliverables can be produced and reviewed digitally without on-site presence.
How do you become a civil engineering assistant?
Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering technology, civil engineering, or a closely related discipline. Build hands-on skills through internships, co-ops, or technician roles that expose you to drafting software, field measurements, and plan review. Earning an EIT designation by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam strengthens your candidacy for roles at engineering consulting firms and public agencies.
How do you get hired as a civil engineering assistant with little experience?
Focus on roles posted by smaller municipal engineering firms or county public works departments, which are more likely to train candidates with academic backgrounds and limited field time. Emphasize relevant coursework, lab projects, and any survey or CAD work completed during school. Applying to internship-to-hire tracks and construction inspection technician positions can also serve as a direct entry point into a full civil engineering assistant role.
What does the civil engineering assistant interview process look like?
Most civil engineering assistant interviews involve an initial phone or video screen with HR followed by a technical interview with a project engineer or department lead. Expect questions on CAD workflows, your familiarity with construction documents, and how you handle field discrepancies. Some firms include a short drafting or redline exercise to gauge your software proficiency before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineering assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to civil engineering assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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