Engineer-in Training (EIT)- Transportation Project Designer

J-U-B Engineers, Inc.•Meridian, ID

19d•$72,000 - $90,000

About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is hiring a Project Designer-EIT for its Transportation Services Group in Meridian, Idaho. The employee-owned engineering firm has 23 offices across seven states and provides transportation engineering services for local agencies and State DOTs. The group works on roads, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, bridges, and active transportation projects, including projects funded with local and federal aid. The Project Designer-EIT will contribute to multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design, construction, and permitting of transportation projects. The role uses CAD software to develop project alignments, models, and plans; analyzes engineering data; and helps prepare engineering documents. The position works under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager and may involve client and public meetings, utility coordination, business development, and periodic fieldwork. J-U-B describes its culture as collaborative and values-driven, emphasizing integrity, comradery, work/life balance, coaching, career development, and community impact. The company offers career growth and licensure support, including coaching and mentoring, technical training, conference attendance, professional memberships, PE exam preparation, and defined career paths. The application window is open through January 5, 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, requiring passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
1–3 years of transportation engineering experience.
Strong communication skills and a focus on quality deliverables.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

History of working on transportation projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.
1–3 years of experience working as a civil design professional.

Responsibilities

Work with multidisciplinary design teams in planning, designing, constructing, and permitting transportation projects, primarily for local agencies and State DOTs.
Operate AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer to produce transportation project alignments, models, and plans using current standards.
Work in a team setting and report to and take direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
Analyze engineering data and use sound engineering judgment to help produce project plans, opinions of probable construction cost, construction drawings, technical specifications, studies, feasibility analyses, technical memoranda, and preliminary engineering reports.
Assist with business development by building client relationships and producing quality work.
Attend client meetings and participate in public meetings or open houses to discuss project details and inform the public.
Coordinate with utility companies.
Perform periodic fieldwork, including construction observation and project reconnaissance.

Benefits

Competitive salary of $72,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience.
Performance bonuses for qualified employees.
401(k) with up to 4% company match and up to 2% profit-sharing contribution.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan, with ownership opportunities after three qualified years of service.
100 hours of paid time off to start, increasing based on tenure.
Two weeks of sick leave.
Eight paid holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Education reimbursement.
Health club subsidy.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
PE exam preparation support, a bonus upon passing the PE exam, and a pay increase upon becoming licensed.
Technical development through monthly Lunch & Learns and a library of training videos.
Company-paid external training and conference attendance.
Paid professional organization memberships, including ASCE, ITE, and WTS.
Formal coaching, Mentor Connect, and office mentor programs.
Defined career paths with qualifications and expectations for advancement.