Assistant Engineer - Transportation

Posted Date 7 hours ago(9/26/2025 12:41 PM)
Job ID
2025-11361
# of Openings
1
Location
US-ID-Meridian
Category
Transportation
Type
Regular Full-Time

Overview

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

 

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

 

We are looking for an Assistant Engineer with at least two years of experience to join our Transportation Design team. Become a vital part of our growing NV5 team in the Pacific Northwest and take advantage of the opportunity to work in the beautiful Treasure Valley of Southwest Idaho.

Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of Civil Engineering tasks with emphasis on transportation projects, including design of roadway grading and geometric layout, utilities, storm drainage facilities, trails, and other related items.
  • Apply standard engineering techniques, standards and criteria.
  • Use engineering judgment and make minor adaptations as required for task completion.
  • Under direct supervision of a PE, perform or assist in performing studies, calculations, designs, and the preparation of reports, plans and specifications.
  • Perform a variety of construction inspection and documentation duties on roadway projects
  • Participate in client-rich professional organizations and technical societies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • EIT Certification 
  • 2+ years of engineering experience with a background in transportation-related civil design, including a combination of roadway, traffic, storm water, drainage, irrigation design, and utility relocations. Traffic signal, environmental conditions/constraints, hydraulics, and roundabout design are a plus.
  • Experience with MicroStation Open Roads Designer, Autodesk Civil3D a plus.
  • Demonstrated skills in developing plan sheets for ITD (Idaho Transportation Department), ACHD (Ada County Highway District), LHTAC (Local Highway Technical Assistance Council), and/or other local transportation districts.
  • Microsoft Office software applications (including MS Project) experience.
  • Adaptability and ability to respond quickly and accurately under pressure.
  • Desire to obtain future professional licensure is preferred.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k), and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

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