Entry Level Civil Engineer - Roadway and Rail
HNTB
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San Jose, CA · Posted October 23, 2026
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About the job
**What We're Looking For**
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.
This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in the project administration, roadway and rail design, specifications and technical reports preparation for assigned projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on projects located in Santa Clara County and Santa Cruz County.
This is an entry level position requiring in-person presence at the San Jose office or the assigned field office. Assigned work tasks will require application of civil and transportation engineering principles as well as local travel to project sites and field offices to collaborate with the project team. On every assigned project, you will be a contributing member of the team to ensure successful project delivery for HNTB’s clients.
**What You'll Do:**
+ Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
+ Supports the preparation and modification of project reports, plans, designs, and calculations.
+ Assists in the preparation of project quantity and cost estimates.
+ Assists engineering teams with organization and administrative support of design files.
+ Supports engineering teams with various tasks and duties including but not limited to research, data collection, field investigations, development, and design of projects.
+ Performs other duties as assigned
**What You'll Need:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering
**What You'll Bring:**
+ Exhibits an understanding of engineering principles relevant to the discipline.
+ Attains knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCad and GIS software.
**What We Prefer:**
+ Master's degree in Engineering
+ Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
+ Knowledgeable in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
**Additional Information**
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Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $83,008.49 - $124,512.74. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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**Job Type:** Regular
**Full/Part Time:** Full time
**Job Category:** Engineering Group
**ReqID:** R-32129