Engineer-in-Training, Roads and Highways

About the Role

David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) is seeking an Engineer-in-Training to join their Roads and Highways Transportation team in Bellevue, WA. This role involves developing practical solutions for roadway and multimodal transportation projects. You will gain hands-on experience in transportation design, construction documents, engineering calculations, utility coordination, and construction support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and design of roadway, highway, intersection, and other transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare design calculations, exhibits, plan sheets, details, quantities, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Develop and revise engineering plans using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D.
• Review maps, survey information, reports, record drawings, test results, and other technical information needed for design.
• Assist with the preparation of construction documents, technical reports, specifications, and supporting project documentation.
• Coordinate with roadway, structural, drainage, traffic, environmental, survey, and other technical disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist with utility conflict identification and coordination with public agencies and private utility providers.
• Support project organization, document control, and quality-control reviews.
• Assist with construction-phase services, including responses to contractor RFIs, submittal reviews, preparation of record drawings, and field observations.
• Perform construction inspection when needed for specific projects.
• Participate in project meetings, site visits, and coordination with clients and agency staff.
• Develop technical capabilities through mentorship, training, and progressively more complex assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 0-3 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Exposure to OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D through professional experience, internships, or academic coursework.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, manage assigned tasks, and meet established deadlines.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and take on increasing responsibility.

Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training certification (preferred).
• Internship or professional experience with a transportation engineering or civil consulting firm (preferred).
• Drafting or design experience using OpenRoads Designer and/or Civil 3D (preferred).
• Experience developing roadway alignments, profiles, grading, corridors, or three-dimensional design surfaces (preferred).
• Familiarity with transportation plans, specifications, quantity calculations, or cost estimates (preferred).
• Exposure to construction inspection, field data collection, or construction support (preferred).
• Interest in pursuing Professional Engineer licensure and developing a long-term career in transportation engineering (preferred).

Potential office location: Bellevue, WA.

Potential salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually.