Highway Engineer - Entry Level
Listed on 2025-12-02
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Overview
Entry-Level Highway Engineer role at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) located in State College, PA. The firm emphasizes a collaborative environment with innovation, mentorship, and professional growth, focusing on high-quality engineering solutions and community-focused projects.
Responsibilities- 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., Micro Station, Open Roads, 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
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 0-4 years of relevant experience (relevant internship/job experience preferred)
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing at all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Experience with Micro Station 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
- Resume
- Copy of current or most recent school transcript (if applying via a third-party site that does not allow attachments, email transcript to )
- Flexible work schedule options
- Competitive salary
- Leave accrual and paid holidays
- Healthcare benefits
- Group Life Insurance and optional life, short and long-term disability
- 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 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)
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Location:
State College, PA | Salary: $85,000.00-$
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