Entry Level Roadway Engineer Jobs
New grad roadway engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a portfolio of design projects can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Kimley-Horn, Gresham Smith, and Volkert hiring at this level now.
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Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As an Engineer-In-Training for Roadway, you will support various transportation projects.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Support Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design tasks for various projects
- Perform civil engineering design and associated calculations and interpret plans from other engineering-related disciplines
- Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects
- Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities
- Adhere to Horrocks safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment
- Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product that is error-free
- Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Have a strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers
- Be able to develop designs and documentation using MicroStation ORD and/or Autodesk Civil 3D or other design software
- Manage project data files from various sources
- Be proactive and responsive in effectively communicating with colleagues and clients, both in-person and virtually/remotely
- Ability to travel and perform fieldwork on occasion
- B.S. in Civil Engineering – EIT; or EIT certification acquired within 6-12 months of employment
- 0-4+ years of experience in civil design is preferred. Entry-level candidates will be considered
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam; or EIT certification acquired within 6-12 months of employment
- Must be able to work independently with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks, with competing priorities
Why would a candidate want this job?
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrocks.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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About Horrocks
Description
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As an Engineer-In-Training for Roadway, you will support various transportation projects.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Support Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design tasks for various projects
- Perform civil engineering design and associated calculations and interpret plans from other engineering-related disciplines
- Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects
- Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities
- Adhere to Horrocks safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment
- Work in a collaborative team environment and deliver accurate work product that is error-free
- Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Have a strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Prioritize work to meet various project requests and deadlines, answering to various engineers and project managers
- Be able to develop designs and documentation using MicroStation ORD and/or Autodesk Civil 3D or other design software
- Manage project data files from various sources
- Be proactive and responsive in effectively communicating with colleagues and clients, both in-person and virtually/remotely
- Ability to travel and perform fieldwork on occasion
- B.S. in Civil Engineering – EIT; or EIT certification acquired within 6-12 months of employment
- 0-4+ years of experience in civil design is preferred. Entry-level candidates will be considered
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam; or EIT certification acquired within 6-12 months of employment
- Must be able to work independently with the ability to accomplish multiple tasks, with competing priorities
Why would a candidate want this job?
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
EEO — All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
We provide fair and equal treatment to all candidates, including reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email us at Recruiting@horrocks.com and include your name, the job title, and the location of the position you are applying for. Our team will respond as promptly as possible.
Pay Transparency
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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Entry Level Roadway Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level roadway engineer job?
Entry level roadway engineer employers look for a civil engineering degree or a related field, familiarity with AutoCAD or Civil 3D, and any hands-on experience from internships or senior design projects. Highlighting coursework in transportation, geometric design, or drainage gives your application a concrete edge. A capstone project or internship with a transportation agency or engineering firm often substitutes effectively for full-time experience at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level roadway engineers?
Companies hiring entry level roadway engineers right now include Kimley-Horn, Gresham Smith, and Volkert, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from civil and transportation engineering consulting firms, state departments of transportation, and municipal public works agencies actively building their junior engineering pipelines.
Are there remote entry level roadway engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roadway engineering work is tied to physical project sites and field reviews. About 20% of entry level roadway engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger consulting firms where design and documentation tasks can be done off-site while site visits remain in person.
Are these new grad roadway engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roadway engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that threshold, and accepts a strong portfolio or relevant coursework in place of extended full-time history. Look for language like "no experience required" or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" as reliable indicators.
Which industries hire the most entry level roadway engineers?
Entry Level roadway engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive entry level hiring because transportation infrastructure investment, road expansion projects, and municipal maintenance programs create steady demand for early-career engineers who can support design, drafting, and field inspection work under senior supervision.