Civil Engineer I - Traffic Design Unit

The Agency of Transportation's Traffic Design Unit is looking for a motivated civil engineer who's excited to design safer, more efficient roadways and grow their career in public service.

The Traffic Design Unit develops engineering designs for projects that improve user safety and increase roadway capacity of Vermont's transportation network. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts across the Agency and contribute at every stage of project development.

What you'll do:

Design projects that make an impact like traffic signals, roundabouts, intersection realignments, and multimodal facilities.
Advance projects through the full lifecycle from scoping through design and review to construction.
Learn to prepare plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates under the guidance of experienced engineers.
Analyze safety and operations and help shape practical, buildable solutions.
Join occasional field visits and site reviews to connect design decisions with real-world conditions.

Why this role is great for new engineers:

Learn by doing: Work on diverse projects with tangible community impact.
Mentorship and collaboration: Partner with seasoned engineers and multidisciplinary experts.
Professional growth: Build skills in traffic design, project development, and communication, with plenty of opportunities for advancement.
Public service mission: Help make Vermont's roads safer and more accessible for everyone.

The official workstation is in Barre, and occasional field work is part of the role. This is an in-office position with some telework opportunities.

Flexible start dates are available, and college seniors can begin after graduation, with start dates as late as June 2027.

Ready to start your civil engineering career and see your designs come to life on Vermont's roads? We'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
OR
Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering OR licensure as an Engineer Intern.
OR
College senior in the final year of a bachelor’s degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.