Graduate Engineer Transportation Traffic
About The Position
MSA Professional Services is seeking a Graduate Engineer – Transportation to join our team in Madison, Wisconsin. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a recent civil engineering graduate interested in roadway design, traffic engineering, and using technology to develop transportation solutions that improve how people move through their communities. You’ll work alongside experienced transportation engineers on intersection and highway improvement projects, gaining hands-on experience with CAD and 3D design, traffic modeling and analysis, field investigations, and public engagement. You’ll receive mentorship as you build your technical skills, gain exposure to projects from planning through design, and work toward professional licensure. MSA specializes in the sustainable development of communities and is proud to be 100% employee owned. With roots reaching back to 1919, MSA has grown from a rural land survey company into a multidisciplinary network of nearly 550 engineers, architects, planners, funding experts, surveyors, GIS experts, environmental scientists, and more who are committed to making communities better places to live, work, and play. Come join the ownership team here!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required
- No professional engineering experience required
- This position requires authorization to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Transportation or traffic engineering coursework or emphasis preferred
- Transportation, roadway, traffic engineering, or civil engineering internship/co-op experience preferred
- Professional licensure is not required
- Degree should support future Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Previous consulting internship experience
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed
- Experience with Bentley OpenRoads or similar roadway design software
Responsibilities
- Perform CAD and 3D design work for intersection, roadway, and highway improvement projects under the guidance of experienced engineers
- Assist with the development of transportation design plans, calculations, technical documentation, and other project deliverables
- Support traffic engineering studies and reports by compiling, analyzing, and presenting transportation data
- Assist with computer modeling of intersection capacity, traffic operations, and other transportation conditions
- Analyze modeling results and help translate findings into clear technical reports, recommendations, and project solutions
- Support traffic counting, GIS reporting, data collection, and other field investigations needed for transportation projects
- Work closely with engineers, Project Managers, and multidisciplinary teams to complete assigned project tasks
- Assist with the preparation of presentation materials and displays for public meetings and participate in public engagement activities
- Participate in project and client meetings alongside experienced staff while developing an understanding of project scope, schedules, budgets, and client needs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees and eligible dependents
- Paid Time Off: Minimum of 17 days in the first year
- Paid Holidays: 8 holidays annually
- Paid Parental Leave: 2 weeks for both parents, with additional paid leave for birth parents
- Employer-Paid Insurance: Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a 100% employee-owned company, eligible employees receive company shares at no cost
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: With a generous employer match that is immediately 100% vested
- Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP): Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
