Entry Level Highway Engineer Jobs
New grad highway engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a capstone project can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, with employers like HDR, LaBella Associates, and Kleinfelder hiring at this level now.
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Take Your Design Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder's Delaware team is seeking responsible candidates for highway design for transportation projects under the guidance of an experienced project engineer or project manager. The successful candidate is expected to perform engineering tasks in the transportation and highway engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards and processes. The candidate will be expected to work on multiple design projects and assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction and construction cost estimates. This position is an in-office position and offered at either our Dover or New Castle, DE location.
Required Skills:
- BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program.
- EIT Certification Preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, MicroStation and Inroads or Geopak desired.
- Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Departments.
Required Experience:
0 to 3 years of design experience in the highway transportation field. Relevant internship experience or college coursework will be considered.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder:
Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.
We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development:
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Take Your Design Career to the Next Level
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Our collaborative, multidisciplinary group spanning architectural, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, process engineering, pipeline design, and integrity management works together to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder's Delaware team is seeking responsible candidates for highway design for transportation projects under the guidance of an experienced project engineer or project manager. The successful candidate is expected to perform engineering tasks in the transportation and highway engineering field through application of relevant design criteria, standards and processes. The candidate will be expected to work on multiple design projects and assist in the preparation of engineering documents for advertisement and construction and construction cost estimates. This position is an in-office position and offered at either our Dover or New Castle, DE location.
Required Skills:
- BSCE from ABET accredited engineering program.
- EIT Certification Preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, MicroStation and Inroads or Geopak desired.
- Experience with project delivery of State Agency Transportation Departments.
Required Experience:
0 to 3 years of design experience in the highway transportation field. Relevant internship experience or college coursework will be considered.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder:
Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity.
We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development:
We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity:
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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Entry Level Highway Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level highway engineer job?
Focus on showcasing internship experience, senior design projects, or coursework in transportation planning, pavement design, or traffic engineering. Employers at this level look for familiarity with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software, plus foundational knowledge of AASHTO standards. An EIT certification strengthens your application, and applying to government agencies and engineering consulting firms is a practical starting point.
Which companies hire entry level highway engineers?
Companies hiring entry level highway engineers right now include HDR, LaBella Associates, and Kleinfelder, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers state and local transportation departments, large civil engineering consultancies, and infrastructure contractors supporting public works projects across the country.
Are there remote entry level highway engineer jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level involve field work or office-based design collaboration. About 0% of entry level highway engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve CAD drafting, data analysis, or traffic modeling tasks that can be handled off-site.
Are these new grad highway engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior highway engineer roles. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op rotations, or a strong senior capstone as equivalent to professional experience. Look for postings that list an EIT as acceptable in place of a PE license.
Which industries hire the most entry level highway engineers?
Entry Level highway engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because ongoing federal and state infrastructure investment creates consistent demand for junior engineers to support design, inspection, and project delivery work.