Roadway Design Engineering Assistant

DKS Associates is a 100% employee-owned company focused on making a meaningful difference in communities through transportation design. The Roadway Design Engineering Assistant is an entry-level position aimed at building foundational roadway and multimodal design skills while supporting project teams with various design and coordination tasks under supervision. Responsibilities 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 Skills 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 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 Benefits 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 Training & Educational Assistance Professional Registration Support Technical & Professional Societies Conferences & Seminars Annual Bonus Program Years of Service Awards Hybrid Work Schedule Company Overview Our shared passion is to plan, build, manage and operate viable transportation systems. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Oakland, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship DKS Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 6 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 1 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.