Design Engineer - Transportation

Company: Bolton & Menk, Inc
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Transportation team in one of our metro offices. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. In this entry level civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on Transportation projects. This position is open to a new graduate or an experienced EIT with 1-3 years of experience. What You Will Be Doing: Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on transportation projects Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates Assists with traffic corridor studies related to traffic operations, traffic safety, modal integration and access management. Assist with design of traffic control devices including traffic signals, signing and pavement markings, roadway lighting, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), work zones, and detours. Work may be applied to existing infrastructure of part of larger transportation improvement plans and specifications. Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software.(i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation) Developing knowledge of specialized traffic software. (i.e., SYNCHRO, SIMTraffic, Arcady, VISSIM, etc.) preferred Requires frequent travel during construction season Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship. Salary Range: $58,000 - $90,000 depending on years of experience and credentials Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Supporting Our Employees There’s life at work and life outside of work. Bolton & Menk has a number of benefit programs and amenities to support you and your family throughout whatever stage of life you are in. Benefits: Competitive compensation plan - overtime compensation available to most employees Discretionary bonuses available to most employees ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions 401(k) Match Program Paid time off (PTO) Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Six paid company holidays Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life Tuition reimbursement Parental leave Short term and Long-term disability Dependent care reimbursement Employee assistance program Health insurance Flexible spending account Life insurance Vision insurance WHY BOLTON & MENK? Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/ OUR BENEFITS At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required after any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team. It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

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