Civil/Transportation EIT
About The Position
Otak is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Engineering Designer to contribute to civil and transportation infrastructure projects for municipal, state, federal, and private clients. Projects include roadway and streetscape design, intersection improvements, signal design, bridges and structures, utility improvements, and site/civil work in national parks and on corporate campuses. Nearly half of the workload focuses on active transportation, including soft- and hard-surface trails, on- and off-street paths, pedestrian underpasses, and pedestrian bridges. The role supports projects from design through construction and involves collaboration with architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners, surveyors, and support staff. The position performs civil design and calculations, assists with construction plan preparation, cost estimates, and technical specifications, and supports construction and project delivery. Designs are developed in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, with a focus on creative, environmentally sensitive, and aesthetically pleasing solutions. The stated salary range is $78,000–$100,000. Salary is based on experience, qualifications, work location, market, and business considerations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 2–4 years of professional experience, with an emphasis on civil design for transportation infrastructure, active transportation, or land development.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D or similar design software.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MicroStation/OpenRoads.
Responsibilities
- Perform civil design for roadway and site layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and erosion control in conformance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist Project Engineers in preparing construction plans for roadway, water and sanitary sewer, active transportation, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure using AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Perform civil design calculations, sketches, and technical evaluations.
- Assist in preparing cost estimates and technical specifications.
- Provide construction support, including responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing submittals and as-built drawings, and conducting field observations.
- Support project delivery through proposal development, project setup, quality control, and coordination with project teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Discretionary performance bonuses
- No-cost medical insurance
- No-cost dental insurance
- No-cost vision insurance
- No-cost life insurance
- No-cost disability insurance
- HRA/HSA
- 401(k) retirement match
- Hybrid work schedule
- Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on industry experience
- Nine paid holidays per year
- Commuter allowance based on office location
- Support for professional registration and/or certification fees
- Relocation assistance may be provided for candidates relocating from outside the area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
