Highway Engineering Designer

Description

Are you ready to start your career at one the region’s leading consulting engineering firms? BETA Group is looking for an entry level Highway Engineering Designer. With so many opportunities, now is the time to join our growing team of engineers, planners, scientists, and professional staff. Learn from industry leaders with opportunities to cross-train and expand your potential. 

Responsibilities:

• Explore multiple career paths within our many service areas
• Contribute to project tasks and activities by applying theoretical knowledge to real world applications
• Acquire new skills, build confidence, and learn about the engineering profession

Preferred location is BETA’s Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.  

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
• Leads to potential advancement to more senior technical positions and project management

Requirements

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree program in engineering, planning, landscape architecture, or related field
• Solid understanding of engineering theory and concepts and their application
• Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e., tablets, smart phones, laptops, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections 
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow) 
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 

Preferred Experience:

• 0 to 3 years of experience 
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D, or other CAD platform
• EIT (Fundamentals of Engineering) 

About BETA: 

BETA Group, Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation, traffic, structural, civil/site, and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match 

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.