Entry-level Roadway Engineer - 2026 - Cleveland, OH
About The Position
Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm offering civil and structural engineering, geospatial solutions, and safety and environmental consulting. Weve served clients in all 50 states and several countries. LJBs Transportation Practice is focused on improving infrastructure to enhance communities and quality of life . We partner with DOTs, municipalities, public and private agencies to deliver safe, efficient, and future-ready transportation solutions. From roadway and bridge design to multimodal corridors, our team combines technical expertise with a proactive approach to keep people and projects moving forward. We are currently seeking a passionate and driven Entry Level Roadway Engineer to join our growing team in Dayton or Cleveland Ohio . This is a full-time opportunity designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional who is excited to launch their engineering career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Pay: $65,000 - $85,000/year based upon experience, certifications, and regional market standards. Benefit Information: Here ENTRY LEVEL ROADWAY ENGINEER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform roadway engineering design tasks for transportation projects from preliminary to final design. Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects. Utilize CAD software to prepare detailed engineering drawings and plans for roadway projects. Assist in the preparation of construction documents, including specifications and cost estimates, to facilitate the implementation of roadway projects. Work with senior engineers and other team members to ensure effective communication, coordination, and progress of roadway projects. Stay updated on relevant transportation engineering codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines. Additional Responsibilities and Duties: Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency. Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations. Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in team settings. Ability to meet all safety requirements if/when visiting a project site. Occasional travel may be required. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
- 1+ years of roadway design experience
- Experience working with Municipal or State DOTs.
Nice To Haves
- EIT Certification
- MicroStation, GEOPAK or OpenRoads software experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform roadway engineering design tasks for transportation projects from preliminary to final design.
- Provide engineering design services for traditional design-bid-build projects and design-build transportation projects.
- Utilize CAD software to prepare detailed engineering drawings and plans for roadway projects.
- Assist in the preparation of construction documents, including specifications and cost estimates, to facilitate the implementation of roadway projects.
- Work with senior engineers and other team members to ensure effective communication, coordination, and progress of roadway projects.
- Stay updated on relevant transportation engineering codes, standards, and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable guidelines.
- Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly to high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work independently and/or collaboratively in team settings.
- Ability to meet all safety requirements if/when visiting a project site.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
