Entry-Level Transportation Engineer

CJW Transportation Consultants LLC is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer (recent college graduate) to support our Transportation Manager with a mix of traffic engineering and transportation design work. This role is intended for someone to learn through in-office mentorship and project experience. Typical work may include Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs), plan development, operational and safety analyses, and construction administration support.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to begin a career in transportation and civil engineering design. Candidates will receive hands-on training in drafting standards, project coordination, and real-world infrastructure development while contributing to projects that improve local communities and transportation systems.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of senior staff, you will assist with:

• Support preparation of Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) including data collection, analysis support, documentation, and agency coordination.
• Assist with operational analyses using Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) concepts and, as trained, tools such as Synchro and/or SIDRA.
• Assist with transportation plan development, including layout, exhibits, plan sheets, and engineering documentation. Project types include active transportation infrastructure, ADA compliant sidewalks, roadways, and other transportation facilities.
• Develop and revise drawings/exhibits in Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Provide support during construction administration.
• Assist with transportation safety assessments, including field reviews, crash data summaries, and documentation of recommendations.
• Maintain organized project files and contribute to schedules, meeting notes, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Ability to obtain FE / EIT within 12 months of start date.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear technical documentation with supervision.
• Ability to learn and work with engineering software and standard tools (CAD, spreadsheets, PDF review/markup).
• Valid driver’s license (for site visits, as needed).

Preferred Qualifications

• FE exam already passed (Strongly preferred)
• Exposure to transportation/traffic engineering concepts through coursework, senior design, or projects.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D 
• Familiarity with Synchro/SimTraffic, SIDRA, and/or application of the HCM

Additional Information

• Office hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM 
• Pay starting at $55,000 per year 
• Salary based on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Full-time employees are benefits eligible beginning on their start date.

• Health insurance (employer pays 90% of premiums) 
• Vision insurance (employer paid) 
• Dental insurance (employer paid) 
• Group term life insurance (employer paid) 
• IRA retirement plan with company matching up to 3% 
• Seven observed holidays: 
  • New Year’s Day 
  • Memorial Day 
  • Independence Day 
  • Labor Day 
  • Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday 
  • Christmas Day 
• Paid vacation equivalent to three weeks annually, plus three personal days (prorated based on start date) 
• Paid memberships to professional organizations 
• Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities 

Why Join CJW?

• Stable and established company with more than 20 years of success 
• Professional, collaborative, and team-focused work environment 
• Opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement 
• Meaningful work contributing to transportation and infrastructure improvements throughout the region