Highway Engineer - Entry Level

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

At WRA, you'll find a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth. Our employees take pride in making a meaningful impact through high-quality engineering solutions and community-focused projects.

We are seeking an Entry-Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway Engineering Group in our State College, PA office.

Our team works on a variety of projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD, DE, VA) and occasionally on national and international projects. Typical clients include state and local transportation agencies such as PennDOT, MDOT, and VDOT as well as private-sector partners. Project scopes range from small-scale intersection improvements to complex interchange and major corridor projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the development of roadway alignments, profiles, and typical sections
• Prepare construction plans for roadway geometrics, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic (MOT) and erosion and sediment control
• Perform drainage and stormwater design tasks in coordination with senior engineers
• Utilize design software (e.g., Microstation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD) to produce plan sets and 3D models
• Support preparation of construction specifications, quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Contribute to technical reports, studies, and design documentation
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings, public meetings, and agency submissions
• Coordinate with internal design disciplines (structures, traffic, utilities) to integrate design elements
• Participate in occasional site visits for data collection, field verification, or design support
• Coordinate with senior engineers on permitting requirements and utility research
• Work under the guidance of experienced engineers who will provide mentoring and support toward your professional growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• 0-4 years of relevant experience
• Relevant internship/job experience related to transportation engineering preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred

Required Submissions:

• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to View email address on click.appcast.io)

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****

Position #: 2924

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