Engineer-in Training (EIT)- Transportation Project Designer

JUB Engineers•Meridian, ID

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About The Position

J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented Project Designer-EIT to join its Transportation Services Group. The group works on surface transportation projects across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Oregon, and Wyoming, serving primarily local agencies and State DOTs. Projects include local roadways, highways, intersections, interchanges, roundabouts, bridges, and active transportation, with local and federal aid funding. The role contributes to transportation projects through planning, design, construction, and permitting. The designer uses CAD tools to produce transportation alignments, models, and plans according to current standards; analyzes engineering data; and helps prepare engineering documents. The position works within multidisciplinary teams under the direction of a Project Engineer or Project Manager and may involve client and public meetings, utility coordination, construction observation, and project reconnaissance. J-U-B is an employee-owned, privately held engineering firm founded in 1954, with 23 offices across seven states. The firm describes its purpose as “Helping Each Other Create Better Communities” and emphasizes a values-driven, collaborative culture, career coaching, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, having passed 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 on the planning, design, construction, and permitting of transportation projects, primarily for local agencies and State DOTs.
Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer to produce transportation alignments, models, and plans using current standards.
Work as part of a team, taking direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
Analyze engineering data and apply sound engineering judgment to help produce 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 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 (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
Education reimbursement.
Health club subsidy.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program.
PE licensure support, including exam preparation tools, a bonus upon passing the PE exam, and a pay increase upon becoming licensed.
Monthly Transportation Services Group Lunch & Learns and access to a library of training videos.
Payment for external trainings and conferences.
Paid professional organization memberships, such as ASCE, ITE, and WTS.
Formal coaching program, Mentor Connect program, and office mentors.
Clearly defined career paths and advancement qualifications.