Design Engineer - Transportation

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Transportation team in our Duluth office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this entry‑level civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Transportation projects. This position is open to December 2024, May 2025 graduates or an experienced EIT with 1‑3 years of experience.

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on transportation projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Assist with traffic corridor studies related to traffic operations, traffic safety, modal integration and access management
• Assist with design of traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours. Work may be applied to existing infrastructure or part of larger transportation improvement plans and specifications
• Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub‑contractors, residents and City staff

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
• Certified Engineer‑in‑Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, Micro Station)
• Developing knowledge of specialized traffic software (i.e., SYNCHRO, SIM Traffic, Arcady, VISSIM, etc.) preferred
• Requires frequent travel during construction season
• Possess a valid driver’s license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 depending on years of experience and credentials. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid flexible company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding, we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35…