Roadway Design Engineering Assistant

DKS Associates • Boise, ID, United States • 1d ago

Roadway Design Engineering Assistant

The Roadway Design Engineering Assistant is an entry-level position focused on building foundational roadway and multimodal design skills. This role supports project teams through production, analysis, and coordination tasks while learning applicable standards, tools, and best practices. Individuals at this level work under close supervision and receive structured guidance, mentoring, and feedback to support professional growth.

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: Meaningful Difference, Expertise, Client Satisfaction, Opportunity, Trustworthy, and Teamwork.

What will you be doing?

Supporting roadway and multimodal design tasks under the direction of licensed engineers and senior staff.
Assisting with preparation of plan sheets, exhibits, and design graphics.
Developing basic design elements such as alignments, profiles, cross sections, and quantities with guidance.
Applying agency standards, design manuals, and project criteria as directed.
Supporting cost estimates, quantity calculations, and design documentation.
Coordinating assigned tasks with other disciplines under supervision.
Participating in internal quality control processes and incorporate review comments.
Assisting with responding to agency or client comments.
Participating in field reviews, site visits, and construction support activities as needed.
Proactively seeking feedback and demonstrating progress in technical skill development.

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 certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Familiarity with basic roadway design principles and engineering fundamentals.
Exposure to design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar tools.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship or academic project experience related to roadway or transportation design.
Exposure to DOT or local agency projects.
Interest in multimodal transportation, complete streets, or urban design.
Exposure to 3D roadway design software such as Civil3D or OpenRoads.

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 Support
Technical & Professional Societies
Conferences & Seminars
Annual Bonus Program
Years of Service Awards
Hybrid Work Schedule

Pay Range:

Assistant (posted job): $36.59 - 39.76 per hour

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.

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