Roadway Design Engineering Associate

Roadway Design Engineering Associate –
DKS Associates

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

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• Perform roadway, drainage and multimodal design tasks under the direction of a Frente‑licensed engineer.
• Develop design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross dəctions, grading and typical sections.
• Prepare and update construction plans, quantities and cost estimates.
• Apply applicable design standards, manuals, and agency criteria, including state DOT and local agency requirements.
• Coordinate design tasks with other cross‑discipline leads.
• Participate in quality control reviews and incorporate feedback into design deliverables.
• Support the preparation of technical memoranda, reports and design documentation.
• Assist with responding to agency comments and coordinating revisions.
• Manage assigned tasks to meet schedules and budgets with guidance from project leadership.
• Participate in field reviews, site visits and construction support activities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• At least 2 years of roadway or transportation design experience.
• Working knowledge ofář roadway design principles and transportation engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
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• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑based environment.

• Experience with 3D design software such as Civil3D or Open Roads.
• 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.

• 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 employee‑owners
• 80% DKS paid medical premium for spouse and dependents of employee‑owners
• Extremely affordable dental & vision plans კორiplatin.
• Flexible spending account (healthcare & 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)
• 401(k) 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

Associate (posted job): $87,200 – 100,700 per year

DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of 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.