Design Engineer - Transportation

About the role

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Transportation team in our Duluth office. This is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Aid project engineers with design and construction phase activities on transportation projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Prepare project plans and specifications, cost and quantity take-off estimates
• Conduct traffic corridor studies related to traffic operations, traffic safety, modal integration and access management
• Design traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours
• Assist with design of traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours
• Work on existing infrastructure of part of larger transportation improvement plans and specifications
• Perform construction observation activities such as construction staking, documentation, measurement, testing, and general oversight
• Interact with contractors, sub-contractors, residents, and city staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Developing knowledge of specialized traffic software (SYNCHRO, SIMTraffic, Arcady, VISSIM, etc.) preferred
• Frequent travel during construction season
• Valid drivers license due to travel to various facilities and job sites

Qualifications

• May be open to a May 2026 graduate or an experienced EIT with 1-3 years of experience

Skills

• Proficiency in CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Knowledge of specialized traffic software (SYNCHRO, SIMTraffic, Arcady, VISSIM, etc.)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance