Entry Level Transportation Engineer

Trilon Group

Entry-Level Transportation Engineer at a premier consulting firm specializing in civil and geotechnical engineering. Collaborate on real roadway projects and grow through structured early career leadership program.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeDetroit • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation infrastructure design and analysis, with proficiency in OpenRoads Designer and adherence to MDOT Design Standards. Capable of conducting feasibility studies, permitting, and cost estimating while maintaining a strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Engineering DegreeOpenRoads Designer ExperienceNCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) ExamMDOT Design Standards FamiliarityTransportation Design Plans Preparation

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Hard Skills

Transportation Infrastructure DesignDesign CalculationsRoadway GeometryDrainage DesignGrading DesignPlan PreparationFeasibility StudiesCost Estimating

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-Solving MindsetEagerness to Grow

Certifications & Qualifications

NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Industry Keywords

Transportation Design3D Digital EnvironmentMunicipal ProjectsCommercial ProjectsIndustrial ProjectsResidential Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll play a key role in designing, analyzing, and developing transportation infrastructure that improves how communities move and connect.
Work alongside senior engineers and project managers preparing transportation design plans for state, municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential projects — all within a 3D digital environment.
Sharpen your technical skills by performing and reviewing design calculations for accuracy and compliance.
Get hands-on with design packages, including roadway geometry, drainage, grading, and plan preparation.
Get involved from the ground up — feasibility studies, permitting, and cost estimating.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Preferred: Successful completion of the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Experience working with OpenRoads Designer
Familiarity with MDOT Design Standards
A strong attention to detail, a problem-solving mindset, and genuine eagerness to grow your technical and project management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company match
Health insurance with HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement