Roadway Design Engineering Associate

The Roadway Design Engineering Associate is an early to mid-career professional who supports the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and multimodal transportation projects. This role focuses on developing technical competence, applying engineering fundamentals, and delivering quality work with increasing independence. Individuals at this level work closely with project managers and senior engineers and are building the experience required for full professional responsibility.

We are looking for candidates who enjoy learning, innovation, and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be proactive with a positive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges. DKS is committed to a “one company” experience, encouraging cross-training and cross-office project work, a practice that benefits both our clients and employees. DKS’ Core Values permeate everything we do: Lead with Curiosity, Make Impact That Matters, Elevate Excellence, Earn Trust Every Day, Embrace a Growth Mindset, Build Success Together.

What will you be doing?

• Performing roadway, drainage, and multimodal design tasks under the direction of a licensed engineer.
• Developing design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, grading, and typical sections.
• Preparing and updating construction plans, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Applying applicable design standards, manuals, and agency criteria, including state DOT and local agency requirements.
• Coordinating design tasks with other internal discipline leads.
• Participating in quality control reviews and incorporating feedback into design deliverables.
• Supporting preparation of technical memoranda, reports, and design documentation.
• Assisting with responding to agency comments and coordinating revisions.
• Managing assigned tasks to meet schedules and budgets with guidance from project leadership.
• Participating in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities as needed.

Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• 3+ years of roadway or transportation design experience.
• Working knowledge of roadway design principles and transportation engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

Preferred:

• Experience with 3D design software such as Civil3D or OpenRoads.
• Experience working on DOT, county, or municipal transportation projects.
• Exposure to multimodal design, drainage analysis and design, roundabouts, or urban roadway projects.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and accessibility standards.
• Interest in professional licensure and long-term career growth in roadway design.

What are our Benefits?

DKS offers its employee-owners a comprehensive benefits package. We have designed a benefit plan we are proud of. One that encourages happy, healthy, and engaged employee-owners. We offer:

• 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

Our Commitment to your Professional Growth

• Training & Educational Assistance
• Professional Registration Award
• Technical & Professional Societies
• Conferences & Seminars
• Annual Bonus Program
• Years of Service Awards
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Pay Range:

Associate (posted job): $91,560 - 105,735 per year

DKS is proud to be 100% employee-owned with a commitment to making a meaningful difference in our communities. As part of the DKS team, you will be part of a collaborative environment where every employee-owner is encouraged to share ideas and participate in strategic discussions focused on shaping the future of transportation and of our firm. At DKS, we put our employee-owners first. We realize our unique and diverse employee-owners are the heart of our firm. Not only do we work hard to accomplish our goals, we also play hard to celebrate our victories! We welcome the opportunity for you to become an employee-owner of DKS!

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.