Entry-Level Engineer, Transportation
Ardurra
Seattle, WA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project management
- Nice to have
- AutoCADCivil 3D
- Work
- On-site in Seattle
- Pay
- $65K–$80K a year
- Skill demand
- Project management26%AutoCAD18%Civil 3D3%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to join our growing Transportation team in Seattle, WA. This position will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. The Entry-Level Engineer will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Support roadway and transportation design for highways, arterials, intersections, and local roadways.
- Assist with preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
- Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models.
- Assist with preparation of construction documents and 3D roadway models.
- Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams.
- Support design efforts in accordance with AASHTO, MUTCD, WSDOT, and local agency standards.
- Assist with technical calculations, plan reviews, project coordination, and construction-related activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Approximately 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience.
- EI/EIT certification preferred.
- Academic or professional experience with roadway, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
- Familiarity with MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Bluebeam, or Synchro is a plus.
- Familiarity with roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utility coordination, ADA compliance, or PROWAG requirements preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
- Expected salary range: $65,000 to $80,000 annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.