Entry-Level Project Engineer – Transportation

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Salary Range: $58,000.00 To $64,000.00 Annually

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( ) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

We are currently seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer – Transportation to join our Indianapolis or New Albany office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent or upcoming Civil Engineering graduate who is interested in building a career in transportation engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers while gaining hands‑on experience supporting our Roadway, Drainage, Traffic, and Bridge teams.

The position provides exposure to multiple areas of transportation engineering and may also include utility and railroad coordination, environmental documentation, permitting, and field activities. You will receive guidance and mentorship while developing the technical skills needed to take on greater project responsibility over time.

As an Entry-Level Project Engineer – Transportation
, you will assist with the planning and design of transportation and infrastructure projects while developing your technical engineering skills.

You will support engineering calculations, design plans, technical documentation, and project coordination across roadway, drainage, traffic, and bridge projects. Working with experienced team members, you will gain exposure to different phases of project development and learn applicable design standards, software, and project-delivery processes.

• Assist with the planning and design of roadway, drainage, traffic, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design plans, exhibits, technical documentation, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Support roadway design activities, including roadway geometry, grading, intersections, and related improvements.
• Assist with drainage, traffic, and bridge‑related engineering assignments based on project needs.
• Support utility and railroad coordination, environmental documentation, permitting, and agency coordination as needed.
• Learn and apply applicable transportation design standards, engineering practices, and…