Highway Engineer - Entry Level
Company: Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP
Location: State College
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Whitman, Requardt &
Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We
have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for
our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join
our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that
improve the world! At WRA, you’ll find a collaborative environment
that encourages innovation, mentorship, and professional growth.
Our employees take pride in making a meaningful impact through
high-quality engineering solutions and community-focused projects.
We are seeking an Entry-Level Highway Engineer to join our Highway
Engineering Group in our State College, PA office. Our team works
on a variety of projects within the mid-Atlantic region (PA, MD,
DE, VA) and occasionally on national and international projects.
Typical clients include state and local transportation agencies
such as PennDOT, MDOT, and VDOT as well as private-sector partners.
Project scopes range from small-scale intersection improvements to
complex interchange and major corridor projects. Responsibilities
include: Assist in the development of roadway alignments, profiles,
and typical sections Prepare construction plans for roadway
geometrics, signing and pavement markings, maintenance of traffic
(MOT) and erosion and sediment control Perform drainage and
stormwater design tasks in coordination with senior engineers
Utilize design software (e.g., Microstation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD) to
produce plan sets and 3D models Support preparation of construction
specifications, quantity calculations and cost estimates Contribute
to technical reports, studies, and design documentation Assist in
preparing materials for client meetings, public meetings, and
agency submissions Coordinate with internal design disciplines
(structures, traffic, utilities) to integrate design elements
Participate in occasional site visits for data collection, field
verification, or design support Coordinate with senior engineers on
permitting requirements and utility research Work under the
guidance of experienced engineers who will provide mentoring and
support toward your professional growth Requirements: Bachelor of
Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
0-4 years of relevant experience Relevant internship/job experience
related to transportation engineering preferred Ability to
effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the
organization Ability to handle multiple assignments Experience
working with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD. Knowledge of Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Positive attitude and willingness to
work cooperatively with others Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
certification preferred Required Submissions: Resume A copy of
current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via
a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email
transcript to careers@wrallp.com) Benefits: WRA recognizes that
employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to
full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits
package we offer: Flexible work schedule options Competitive salary
Leave accrual and paid holidays Healthcare benefits Group Life
Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and
long term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts for
medical and dependent care reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Parental and
maternity leave benefits WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and complies with all applicable
anti-discrimination laws. Applicants must be currently authorized
to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need
for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA
will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this
opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1,
E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position
Position : 2924 LI - Onsite LI - Entry Level
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