CDM Smith

CEI Transportation Engineer 1 (2026 New Graduates!)

CDM Smith$63K — $105K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline.
  • 0 years of experience, with equivalent directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Basic knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
  • Familiarity with engineering principles of design.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with construction inspection activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Maintain relationships with clients and contractors to ensure project timelines and contract compliance.
  • Estimate manpower needs and schedule work to meet completion deadlines.
  • Coordinate field inspection staff efforts effectively.
  • Participate in new business development and maintain existing client relationships.
  • Assist in developing and implementing strategies to enhance CEI capabilities.
  • Stay updated on new methods and technologies, recommending changes to current practices.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse transportation projects.
  • Emphasis on community-oriented construction solutions.
  • Potential for career development in a growing team.
  • Involvement in innovative sustainability strategies in infrastructure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges.
CDM Smith's CEI team in Sarasota is seeking a CEI Roadway and Bridge Transportation Engineer that will: - Assist with construction inspection activities at various transportation infrastructure construction projects such as roadway, bridge, drainage, erosion & control, and maintenance and traffic field site locations. - Maintain relationships with clients and contractors to ensure construction activities are on schedule and meeting contract requirements. - Estimate manpower needs, schedule, and assign work to meet completion date deadlines set by client. - Assist with coordination of the work for field inspection staff. - Participate in new business development and maintain existing client relationships. - Assist in developing and implementing new strategies to enhance our CEI capabilities. - Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith and recommend changes to current programs or implement new programs warranted by new developments.
Skills & Abilities

Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices. Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design. Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Good verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. 0 years. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Pay Range Min

USD $63,835.00
Pay Range Max

USD $105,310.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

About CDM Smith

CDM Smith is an engineering and construction company that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. CDM Smith offers services in areas such as water resources, transportation, environmental engineering, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. CDM Smith has offices throughout the United States and around the world.
Learn more about CDM Smith
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1986

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