Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation
About the role
Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to join our growing Transportation team in Wenatchee/Chelan, WA. Our Transportation team supports the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for public sector clients including State DOTs, counties, municipalities, and local agencies. Projects include roadway improvements, highways, arterials, intersections, corridor projects, and other transportation infrastructure throughout Washington. This position will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers, providing hands‑on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery.
Primary Duties
- Support roadway and transportation design for highways, arterials, intersections, and local roadways.
- Assist with preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
- Develop roadway geometry including alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading plans, and corridor models.
- Assist with preparation of construction documents and 3D roadway models.
- Coordinate with traffic, drainage, utility, geotechnical, environmental, and structural teams.
- Support design efforts in accordance with AASHTO, MUTCD, WSDOT, and local agency standards.
- Assist with technical calculations, plan reviews, project coordination, and construction‑related activities.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Approximately 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience.
- EI/EIT certification preferred.
- Academic or professional experience with roadway, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
- Familiarity with MicroStation, Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), Bluebeam, or Synchro is a plus.
- Familiarity with roadway geometry, grading, drainage, utility coordination, ADA compliance, or PROWAG requirements preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range $65,000 to $80,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Why Ardurra?
While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and a rich benefits program, our culture truly sets us apart. We nurture a family‑like environment that is enjoyable, challenging, rewarding, and fun. Through the internal Ardurra Academy and an industry‑leading Leadership program, we are committed to developing our staff. We value individuals, support professional growth with multiple career paths, provide the tools and resources needed for success, and offer flexible time‑off programs to help maintain a healthy work‑life balance.