Roadway EIT

About the Role

An established civil engineering consulting firm in Houston, TX, is hiring a Roadway Engineer in Training (EIT) for its Transportation Roadway Group. You will support the design and development of roadway and transportation infrastructure for public and private sector clients, working under the direction of a Professional Engineer. This is a full time, onsite position.

What You’ll Do

• Develop roadway PS&E documents, including plans, profiles, cross sections, details, notes, and specifications
• Design roadway elements such as pavement improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, shared use paths, driveways, intersections, and medians
• Build roadway geometric layouts and assist with horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, and grading
• Support ADA and accessibility design and evaluate pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Coordinate with drainage, utilities, traffic, signing and striping, structures, and survey teams
• Perform quantity calculations, cost estimates, and bid item development
• Prepare exhibits, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables
• Help draft civil scopes of work for proposals, with a focus on drainage as needed
• Join project meetings and build relationships with clients including DOTs, counties, and cities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited preferred)
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in transportation PS&E development
• Intermediate or strong working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, including roadway geometry, terrain modeling, profiles, cross sections, and plan production
• Passed the FE exam and holds EIT certification, or plans to pass the FE exam within 6 months of starting
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem solving, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TxDOT, City of Houston, or other Texas transportation agencies
• Familiarity with the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual, Roadway Design Standards, and PS&E requirements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work life balance
• Challenging and innovative public infrastructure projects
• Professional development support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability, maternity leave, and voluntary life insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match
• Employee referral program