Transportation Engineer

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join our growing transportation practice in Charleson, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful transportation projects while working alongside experienced licensed engineers.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals across civil engineering, water resources, surveying, construction inspection, and environmental services while supporting a diverse portfolio of projects throughout West Virginia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and preparation of transportation improvement projects for municipal, WVDOH/DOT, and private development clients.
• Perform engineering calculations, analyses, and technical evaluations related to roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Support geometric design, drainage design, construction staging, and plan production activities.
• Prepare design quantities, cost estimates, and supporting project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, survey, geotechnical, and environmental professionals.
• Participate in project planning, design development, and project delivery efforts while gaining exposure to all phases of transportation engineering projects.
• Develop technical skills in roadway design, drainage, plan production, and project delivery through hands-on project experience, mentorship, and support toward professional licensure.

Why CEC?

• We’re 100% Employee-Owned, and all full-time employees can become owners within their first year
• Clear career path with opportunities to grow into senior project management, market leadership, technical leadership, or practice leadership roles
• Profitable, employee-centered culture: 55% of company profits are returned to our employees through our annual bonus pool
• Comprehensive benefits start on Day 1, including health, vision, dental, life, disability, pet insurance, FSA/HSA, and more
• 401(k) with company match plus up to 2% profit-sharing contribution, fully vested starting the first of the month after you join
• Collaborative, flexible workplace, with hybrid options that support work–life balance and professional autonomy
• Culture that values innovation, mentorship, community involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related required
• 2+ years of Roadway/Transportation Engineering experience
• Engineer Intern/Engineer in Training (EI/EIT) preferred
• DOT/DOH project exposure is a plus
• Experience designing with CADD software (OpenRoads or Civil 3D) required
• Experience in roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and Right-of-Way Plan Preparation is a plus
• Experience in grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment pollution control, and utility coordination is a plus
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the U.S. without sponsorship

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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