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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