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Roadway Design Engineer (Entry-Level)

Sain Associates, Inc.
Opelika, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Auburn/Opelika, AL / Full-time / Transportation Design

Sain Associates is looking for an entry-level civil engineer to join our Transportation Design team, where you will partner with a project manager to tackle Transportation projects, including roadways, sidewalks, and intersection improvements. This position is ideal if you would like to build your technical expertise and work with engineering design software.

On a typical day, you might be performing quantity take-offs and designing roadway drainage systems, as well as creating the horizontal and vertical geometry for a road design. You will also be assisting with the design of the signage, pavement markings, and erosion control measures necessary for project construction.

Must Haves

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in civil engineering
  • 0-4 years of experience
  • EI is preferred
  • Possess strong written and oral communication skills with English proficiency
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
  • Enjoy learning different design software
  • Prefer someone with experience with CAD software like MicroStation or OpenRoads
  • Ability to travel as needed

Your Work at Sain

Grow your career the way you want. At Sain, our employees can explore our different career tracks, attend in-house lunch and learns, and participate in our employee-led groups like the Technology Group.

Enjoy more work-life balance. Our engineers work typically 40-45 hours each week. We also offer the option to telework on Fridays.

Have a voice in our company's future. Our leadership invites employees to be involved in our annual strategic business plan. We also create opportunities to give feedback through staff surveys and focus groups.

Collaborate across departments. You will have ability to work with our civil engineers, planners, and surveyors when your projects need their expertise.

Partner with an award-winning team that is focused on excellence. Through our diverse practice areas, we are shaping communities to provide more livable and vibrant spaces and infrastructure. Examples include Cahaba Road Transportation Enhancement, 2200 Magnolia Avenue South, and the Greyhound Bus Station.

To learn more about who we are, visit our blog!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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