Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design

TKDA

$74K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in highway or transportation design projects
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing highway geometries, layouts, and profiles
  • Participate in creating preliminary and final engineering plans and specifications
  • Collaborate in a multi-disciplinary team environment
  • Use design software like MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
  • Eligibility for discretionary annual bonuses through the Annual Incentive Plan
  • Monthly employer contributions for HSA-eligible plans
  • Employer matching on 401(k) contributions
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded by company profits
  • Paid Time Off accrual based on professional experience plus 8 holidays
  • Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer
Full Job Description
You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians in the design of complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems including geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design for state, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for sustainability, cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let's build a better future together!

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday in-office | Mon/Fri WFH

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections and other related infrastructure projects
  • Contribute to the production of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Utilize related software to support design and project needs (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite)


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
  • Previous experience supporting highway design and/or other transportation design projects
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Active EIT certification or actively attaining EIT within 6 months of employment
  • Master's degree in civil engineering
  • Previous experience or formal training with MicroStation, Openroads Designer
  • Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications


$74,700 - $90,300 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0-4 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

In addition to Bloomington, you can find the salary ranges for the following office:

Duluth: $71,000 - $85,800

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

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