Entry Level Transportation Engineer - May 2026 at AMT Engineering

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Transportation, Civil EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution
Engineering-in-Training Certification (or ability to obtain in 6-12 months) required
Prior internship or work experience preferred, experience with Municipal or State/US Department of Transportation projects a plus
Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD/Civil3D and/or Bentley Microstation/InRoads or Open Roads is preferred
Knowledge of civil engineering design and construction surveying concepts preferred
Experience with MS Office products including Word and Excel
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Support a variety of projects which may involve collection of data, existing condition and alternative analysis evaluation for engineering reports
Development of horizontal and vertical alignments, performing cross-section and super-elevation design, roadway modeling, development of transportation infrastructure plans, computing quantity takeoffs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCADCivil3DMicroStationInRoadsOpenRoadsMS ExcelMS WordRoadway DesignSurveyingCivil Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What work arrangement does this position offer?

The position offers a hybrid schedule combining office and remote work.

What is the salary for this entry-level position?

The job description mentions a competitive salary, but no specific range is provided.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates need a BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution and Engineering-in-Training Certification (or ability to obtain in 6-12 months). Prior internship experience and proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil3D or Microstation are preferred.

What is the company culture like at AMT?

AMT's culture emphasizes core values like teamwork, integrity, innovation, safety, respect, commitment, quality, leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth, with a focus on ethics, client care, and an engaging work environment as an employee-owned ESOP firm.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, EIT certification or ability to obtain it soon, prior internship experience especially with municipal or DOT projects, and skills in AutoCAD/Civil3D or Microstation, along with excellent communication skills.