Roadway Design Engineering Assistant
DKS Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on making a meaningful difference in communities through transportation design. The Roadway Design Engineering Assistant is an entry-level position aimed at building foundational roadway and multimodal design skills while supporting project teams with various design and coordination tasks under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Supporting roadway and multimodal design tasks under the direction of licensed engineers and senior staff
- Assisting with preparation of plan sheets, exhibits, and design graphics
- Developing basic design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, and quantities with guidance
- Applying agency standards, design manuals, and project criteria as directed
- Supporting cost estimates, quantity calculations, and design documentation
- Coordinating assigned tasks with other disciplines under supervision
- Participating in internal quality control processes and incorporate review comments
- Assisting with responding to agency or client comments
- Participating in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities as needed
- Proactively seeking feedback and demonstrating progress in technical skill development
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Engineer in Training certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire
- Familiarity with basic roadway design principles and engineering fundamentals
- Exposure to design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Internship or academic project experience related to roadway or transportation design
- Exposure to DOT or local agency projects
- Interest in multimodal transportation, complete streets, or urban design
- Exposure to 3D roadway design software such as Civil3D or OpenRoads
Benefits
- 10 Vacation Days & 8.66 Sick Pay Days
- 8 Paid Holidays
- Employer paid Disability, Life, AD&D Insurance Coverage
- 100% DKS paid Medical Premium for our employee-owners
- 80% DKS paid Medical Premium for spouse and dependents of our employee-owners
- Extremely affordable Dental & Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account (Health Care & Dependent Care), Transit Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account Options
- Paid Jury/Witness Duty
- Paid Bereavement
- Leave without Pay
- Transit Subsidy
- Pre-tax Commuter Option
- Referral Bonus Program
- DKS funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401k Pre-tax and Roth options
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Training & Educational Assistance
- Professional Registration Support
- Technical & Professional Societies
- Conferences & Seminars
- Annual Bonus Program
- Years of Service Awards
- Hybrid Work Schedule
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