Entry-Level Transportation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Transportation Engineer to join our Transportation team in Boise, ID or Salt Lake City, UT.

At Ardurra, we’re more than an engineering and consulting firm—we’re a team dedicated to shaping the future through smart solutions and strong partnerships. Our mission is simple: empower our people to deliver innovative, sustainable projects that make a real impact on communities. Guided by our core values—Client Driven, Uniquely Nimble, Low Bureaucracy, Team Collaboration, Unlimited Opportunities, Relationship Focused, and Entrepreneurial Spirit—we foster a culture that puts people first.

Primary Function

Ardurra is seeking an early-career Transportation Project Engineer (EIT) to join our Transportation team. This position focuses on supporting the design and development of highways, arterial roads, and local roadway projects for public sector clients, including state DOTs and municipalities. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with 1–4 years of experience to grow technically, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and safety in our communities. Position is available out of Boise ID, or Salt Lake City UT.

Primary Duties 

• Assist in the design of transportation projects, including highways, arterials, and local roadways
• Support development of horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, and cross sections
• Prepare and modify construction plans (PS&E), details, and quantity calculations
• Develop and work with 3D corridor models for roadway design
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including drainage, traffic, utilities, and geotechnical
• Apply AASHTO, MUTCD, and state/local DOT standards in design work
• Assist with drainage layout and grading design associated with roadway projects
• Perform engineering calculations and assist with design documentation and reports
• Support project coordination and scheduling efforts
• Provide limited construction phase support, including reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (required)
• 1–4 years of experience in transportation or civil engineering (internships included)
• Exposure to roadway design using:
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or
• Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Basic understanding of roadway design principles and standards (AASHTO)
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn in a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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