Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation

About the role

Ardurra is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer – Transportation to join our growing Transportation team in Everett, WA. The 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. The position will support the planning and design of transportation infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers. The Entry-Level Engineer will gain hands-on experience with roadway design, plan development, modeling, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery. This is an opportunity for an early-career engineer to develop technical skills while contributing to transportation projects throughout Washington. While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart — we nurture a family-like, people‑centric environment focused on staff development, engagement, and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

Approximately 0–2 years of transportation or civil engineering experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan