Graduate Engineer - Surface Transportation

The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to join our Surface Transportation team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and project teams to develop innovative solutions that support the planning, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure projects. This position offers a unique combination of office-based design work and hands-on construction field experience, providing an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise and accelerate your professional growth. We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn, expand their knowledge, and develop a successful career in transportation engineering. The ideal candidate is committed to delivering exceptional client service, maintaining high-quality standards, and meeting project schedules and budgets. A collaborative mindset, strong work ethic, and passion for serving clients and communities are essential. What You'll Do Perform basic engineering calculations, research, data analysis, quantity calculations, and cost-estimate support. Assist with the preparation of engineering plans, drawings, exhibits, reports, technical memoranda, specifications, and other project deliverables. Support design activities involving roadway geometry, grading, drainage, erosion control, traffic control, pavement markings, signing, utilities, street lighting, and other infrastructure improvements. Use industry-standard engineering and drafting software to develop plans, maps, figures, exhibits, and other technical materials. Review applicable state, municipal, agency, and project-specific standards and assist with incorporating requirements into project deliverables. Participate in project meetings, design reviews, coordination activities, and quality-control processes. Support field activities that may include construction observation, materials testing coordination, site assessments, existing-condition verification, or traffic data collection. Maintain records, construction quantities, checklists, daily reports, and documentation for construction administration projects in accordance with municipality requirements. Communicate project progress, questions, and observations with engineers, project managers, and other team members. Work in both office and field environments and take on increasing responsibility as your knowledge and experience develop. What We Expect from You B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent is required. EIT certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire. Willingness to work in both office and field environments based on project needs. Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively within project requirements, schedules, budgets, and applicable client and agency standards. Prior engineering internship experience preferred. Working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads preferred. Experience in Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). Demonstrates openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement. Must have authorization to work permanently in the U.S. As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box – because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don’t want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team members, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members. What You Can Expect from Ulteig Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a cu…

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