What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer III position at RETTEW?
Description
RETTEW is seeking a Civil Engineer II to join our Transportation Team. In this role, you will apply your engineering expertise to deliver high-quality design solutions that keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career while contributing to projects that have a lasting impact on communities.
About RETTEW:
At RETTEW, we bring our clients' goals to life through engineering, environmental, and safety expertise. With a strong presence across Pennsylvania, we deliver innovative solutions in transportation, energy, water/wastewater, and land development. Guided by our core values—acting like owners, valuing relationships, and exemplifying excellence—we are dedicated to both client success and employee growth.
Work Environment:
- Hybrid (3 days/week in-office)
- Locations: Lancaster or Mechanicaburg, PA
Position Summary / What You’ll Do:
As a Civil Engineer II in Transportation, you will support roadway and traffic design projects, collaborate with senior engineers and project managers, and help deliver effective solutions for municipal, state, and private clients.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day:
- Develop roadway and traffic design plans using CAD and design software
- Conduct technical analyses, reports, and calculations to support design efforts
- Ensure compliance with PennDOT, AASHTO, and local design standards
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
- Support permitting, bidding, and construction phases with technical input
- Contribute to client presentations and proposal development
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- 2–5 years of relevant transportation/roadway design experience
- EIT certification
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Familiarity with PennDOT standards and procedures
Preferred:
- PE license in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain within 1–2 years)
- Experience with traffic engineering studies and analyses
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Supportive, collaborative culture focused on growth and innovation
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.
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