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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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Who's Hiring
- Kimley-Horn124
- WSP56
- Stantec42
- Burns & McDonnell42
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- Consulting & Professional Services77
- Education9
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineering specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certification
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable design software
- Experience with project management and construction documentation
- Knowledge of local, state, or federal design standards and permitting requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and agency coordination
Tips for Your Civil Engineering Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to project types
Civil engineering specialist roles vary sharply by discipline. Highlight the specific project types you've worked on, whether transportation, stormwater, or structural, so hiring managers can immediately see your fit. Generic engineering resumes get passed over fast.
List your licensure status clearly
Many postings require or strongly prefer a Professional Engineer license or EIT status. Put your licensure, state, and year prominently near the top of your resume so screeners don't have to hunt for it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists civil engineering specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by project phase
Some civil engineering specialist roles focus on design and planning, others on construction oversight or inspection. Filter your search by keywords like 'design engineer,' 'field inspector,' or 'project engineer' to find openings that match where you spend most of your time.
Prepare technical examples for interviews
Interviewers for civil engineering specialist roles routinely ask you to walk through a past project from scope to closeout. Prepare two or three specific examples that show how you handled design constraints, agency coordination, or field problems under a real schedule and budget.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just base
Many civil engineering roles, especially at consulting firms, include billable hour targets, project bonuses, or licensure reimbursements. Ask about those elements directly during offer discussions so you're comparing the full package, not just the base salary figure.
Civil Engineering Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most civil engineering specialists?
The most active employers for civil engineering specialists right now are Kimley-Horn, WSP, and Stantec, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure investment and municipal contract cycles drive most of that activity.
How many civil engineering specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of civil engineering specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most civil work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are plan review, permitting coordination, and project management roles that don't require regular site visits.
How do you become a civil engineering specialist?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited program, then pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn EIT status. Accumulate four or more years of supervised engineering experience across relevant project types, then pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to earn your PE license. Many specialists deepen their focus by pursuing additional experience or credentials in a discipline like structural, transportation, or environmental engineering.
How do you get hired as a civil engineering specialist with little experience?
Entry-level candidates get hired by emphasizing internship projects, senior capstone work, and any field or inspection experience, even if brief. Applying for roles titled 'engineer in training' or 'junior civil engineer' is more productive than targeting specialist titles before you have your EIT. Getting your EIT credential before you start applying also signals seriousness to hiring managers who screen for it early in the process.
What does the civil engineering specialist interview process look like?
Most civil engineering specialist processes run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone or video screen with HR or a project manager covering your background and availability. A technical interview follows, where you walk through past projects and answer design or code-related questions specific to the firm's work. Final rounds often include a conversation with a senior engineer or department head, and some firms ask candidates to complete a brief written exercise or design problem.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineering specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to civil engineering specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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