What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Roadway Design Engineer, EIT position at Tetra Tech Careers?
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Roadway Design Engineer, EIT to our Transportation team based in Plano, Texas. This entry-level to early career opportunity supports the planning and design of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects, providing hands-on experience while working alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Roadway Design Engineer, EIT supports the design and delivery of roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects. This role contributes to technical design tasks, modeling, analysis, and field coordination in support of safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.
Essential Job Functions:
The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• Support the design of highways, arterials, local roadways, shared-use paths, and other multimodal improvements.
• Develop roadway, signing, pavement marking, traffic signal, drainage, and traffic control plans.
• Perform roadway 3D modeling using applicable design software.
• Prepare quantity calculations and cost estimates.
• Conduct site visits to support data collection and the design process.
• Prepare alternative evaluation studies, technical memoranda, and similar reports.
• Collaborate with project teams and technical specialists to support project delivery.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation focus preferred).
• Entry-level experience, up to two (2) years.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or intent to pursue Professional Engineer licensure.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel periodically (approximately 15% or more).
Preferred Qualifications:
• Coursework related to transportation engineering.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• Internship or consulting experience in transportation or roadway design.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or in the field.
• Ability to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Combination of office and outdoor fieldwork environments.
• Exposure to variable weather conditions during site visits.
• Moderate noise levels typical of office and construction-adjacent settings.
Additional Information:
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Work Location: Plano, Texas.
• Work Schedule: Standard business hours with occasional flexibility to support project needs.
• Travel: Approximately 15% or as required for project assignments.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid work options may be considered depending on project requirements.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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