Entry Level Transportation Designer Jobs
New grad transportation designer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like Amazon, Inspira Health Network, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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At RK&K, we are hiring a Transportation Engineer II to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As a Transportation Engineer II on our highway design team, you will support the design and analysis of transportation projects, including new roadways, roadway widenings, resurfacing, intersection improvements, and multimodal improvements.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, innovative solutions while continuing to grow your technical expertise and career at RK&K.
Essential Functions
- Perform roadway design and analysis, including horizontal and vertical alignments
- Prepare roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, and detail sheets
- Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates
- Prepare design calculations and supporting design documentation
- Support the preparation of specifications and contract packages
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to develop creative solutions to transportation design challenges
- Assist with quality control reviews and incorporate design comments
- Support project delivery while meeting established schedules and budgets
Required Skills and Experience
- Two (2) or more years of experience in roadway or transportation design
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
- Working knowledge of roadway design principles and practices
- Practical knowledge of OpenRoads Designer
- Experience with industry software packages such as MicroStation, InRoads, GeoPak, and/or Civil 3D
- Ability to prepare engineering plans, calculations, and supporting design documentation
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Five (5) or more years of engineering experience
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with roadway widening, reconstruction, or new alignment design
- Experience with intersection and interchange improvements
- Sidewalk, shared-use path, bicycle, or other multimodal design experience
- Experience supporting transportation projects for state or local transportation agencies
- Familiarity with design-build or other alternative delivery projects
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- And much more!
Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To our clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.
Design your career at RK&K. Apply today!
At RK&K, we are hiring a Transportation Engineer II to join our team in Atlanta, GA. As a Transportation Engineer II on our highway design team, you will support the design and analysis of transportation projects, including new roadways, roadway widenings, resurfacing, intersection improvements, and multimodal improvements.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, innovative solutions while continuing to grow your technical expertise and career at RK&K.
Essential Functions
- Perform roadway design and analysis, including horizontal and vertical alignments
- Prepare roadway plans, profiles, cross sections, and detail sheets
- Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates
- Prepare design calculations and supporting design documentation
- Support the preparation of specifications and contract packages
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to develop creative solutions to transportation design challenges
- Assist with quality control reviews and incorporate design comments
- Support project delivery while meeting established schedules and budgets
Required Skills and Experience
- Two (2) or more years of experience in roadway or transportation design
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field
- Working knowledge of roadway design principles and practices
- Practical knowledge of OpenRoads Designer
- Experience with industry software packages such as MicroStation, InRoads, GeoPak, and/or Civil 3D
- Ability to prepare engineering plans, calculations, and supporting design documentation
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Five (5) or more years of engineering experience
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Experience with roadway widening, reconstruction, or new alignment design
- Experience with intersection and interchange improvements
- Sidewalk, shared-use path, bicycle, or other multimodal design experience
- Experience supporting transportation projects for state or local transportation agencies
- Familiarity with design-build or other alternative delivery projects
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Paid time off
- Hybrid work (home and office)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- And much more!
Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To our clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.
Design your career at RK&K. Apply today!
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Entry Level Transportation Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transportation designer job?
Build a portfolio that shows concept sketches, CAD models, or studio project work, since employers at this level hire on potential rather than years on the job. Internship experience with an automotive brand, design consultancy, or mobility startup gives a strong edge. Familiarity with Alias, Rhino, or Adobe Creative Suite, and a clean presentation of your design process, are the details that move a new grad application forward.
Which companies hire entry level transportation designers?
Companies hiring entry level transportation designers right now include Amazon, Inspira Health Network, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of automotive OEMs, mobility and EV startups, industrial design consultancies, and consumer product companies expanding into vehicle or transit-related categories.
Are there remote entry level transportation designer jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of studio and model work. About 24% of entry level transportation designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if your skills translate well to digital-first workflows. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate helps narrow the search quickly.
Are these new grad transportation designer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior transportation designer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, or calls out a portfolio as the primary hiring signal. If a role lists a degree plus a willingness to train, it belongs in this category.
Which industries hire the most entry level transportation designers?
Entry Level transportation designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they invest heavily in product development cycles that need junior designers to contribute early-stage concept work, surface modeling, and user-centered ideation alongside senior studio teams.