Finding the right fit:
If you’re a recent civil engineering graduate with an interest in traffic and
transportation or an early-career EIT looking to build real technical depth,
this is the role for you. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on
projects that improve safety, mobility, and connectivity for communities across
the country.
At Ayres, entry-level engineers aren’t just support staff, they’re contributors.
You’ll be mentored closely, given increasing responsibility as you grow, and set
up for a clear path toward your PE license.
Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where
people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an
environment where great teams do their best work.
On any given day, you’ll:
* Develop traffic engineering analysis and design skills under the guidance of
licensed engineers
* Support traffic studies, data collection, and operational analysis
* Prepare engineering calculations, layouts, sketches, diagrams, and technical
exhibits
* Assist in developing plans and design documents for transportation and
traffic projects
* Use engineering and modeling software to help solve traffic and
transportation challenges
* Collaborate with project teams and contribute to on-time, on-budget delivery
* Follow established project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
Required qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; coursework or interest in
transportation/traffic engineering is a plus
* EIT certification (or eligibility and intent to sit for the FE exam)
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
* Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow under mentorship
* Ability to manage multiple tasks while staying attentive to detail
Desired skills and experiences – helpful but not required:
* Internship or coursework in traffic engineering, transportation planning, or
related areas
* Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar)
* Exposure to traffic analysis tools such as Synchro, HCS, or similar
* Interest in pursuing PE licensure (we actively support this)
Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:
* Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
* Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
* Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
* PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible
work schedule.
* Professional development opportunities.
Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our
great benefits, visit our website
at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/
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Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into
consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market
data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where
the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $74000 - $85000. The
foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it
will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will
be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.