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New Graduate Project Engineer I - Transportation Design

Timmons Group
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/20/2026

Job Description

Are you ready to take the first step in your civil engineering career with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth? Timmons Group is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Civil Project Engineer I candidates for in our Raleigh, NC office's Transportation Design group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

  • Design horizontal alignments and vertical profiles for roadway widening and improvement projects
  • Develop 3D models and plans using AutoDesk Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenRoads Designer
  • Create visualizations for client and public presentations using 3D software
  • Prepare detailed plan sheets and complete project submission packages
  • Perform roadway and drainage calculations using engineering software and reference materials
  • Assist in preparing engineering and construction cost estimates
  • Research and utilize open-source GIS data for project planning
  • Conduct field observations and data collection to support design discussions
  • Stay current with emerging technologies to enhance team capabilities
  • Participate in client and contractor meetings to support project delivery

Skill/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

  • A bachelor’s or master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related degree with coursework in transportation/traffic preferred
  • EIT preferred
  • Experience with Bentley OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoDesk Civil 3D (preferred)
  • Familiarity with VDOT standards and procedures (preferred)

 

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With 21 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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