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Want an engineering job that gets you out of the office and into the field?

Looking to be a part of transportation projects through design and construction?

And do it somewhere you can enjoy lake views, mountain trails, and skiing nearby?

If that sounds like a good fit, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

Keller Associates is hiring an early-career EI Transportation Engineer to join our team in Coeur dAlene, Idaho. Youll work on infrastructure projects across the Northwest, supporting every phase from planning and design through construction. This role offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from day oneworking directly in the field, collaborating with contractors and clients, and contributing to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects. Along the way, youll build technical skills, field experience, and grow your professional confidence.

Your work will help improve transportation systems that communities in the Northwest depend on every dayand make a lasting impact close to home.

What makes this a different type of engineering role:

Most entry-level engineering jobs focus on drafting and calculations. That work matters, but it can feel far removed from the finished project. Here, youll see the full lifecycle and help bring your designs to life.

• Contribute to planning decisions
• Support design development
• Spend time in the field with inspection teams and senior engineers
• Support construction engineering staff to keep construction projects moving
• Build real-world skills that accelerate your path to PE licensure
• Enjoy a role where outdoor adventure is part of your every day

Enjoying a Coeur d'Alene lifestyle:

What if you could wrap up your workday and head straight to the lake, trail, or slopes? In Coeur dAlene, you can:

• Paddleboard or boat on the lake after work
• Hike, bike, or run trails just minutes from the office
• Ski and snowboard in the winter
• Explore a walkable, active downtown with restaurants, coffee shops, and local events
• Enjoy a family-friendly, welcoming, and vibrant community
  

We give our all at the office, but we never lose sight of whats important. So you can thrive both professionally and personally

You wont just design projectsyoull be in the field, solving problems, working with contractors, and seeing your decisions built in real time.
-Jeff Sorenson, PE

What you'll do:

Work on transportation projects that communities rely on every day.

• Highway and roadway improvements
• Intersections and interchanges
• Bridges and transportation infrastructure
• Roadway drainage and stormwater systems
• Traffic control and construction phasing
  

Typical responsibilities include:

• Supporting construction projects in the office and in the field
• Developing roadway alignments and intersection layouts
• Performing engineering analysis and design calculations
• Preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams

What you'll bring:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads (preferred, not required)
• Interest in civil engineering and transportation (both design and construction); design and construction experience are a plus
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Selfmotivated, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality work
• An intentional, growth mindset

What we're looking for:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field
• FE exam passed or scheduled within the first year
• 04 years of experience
• Strong communication skills
• Growth mindset

Support for the long haul:

We invest in engineers who want to grow here.

Health & Financial Security

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Salary Advantage Program
• Short- and long-term disability and company-paid life insurance
• Year-end bonus program

Flexibility & Time Off

• Paid time off + PTO sell-back option
• Paid holidays and parental leave

Growth & Perks

• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Costco membership
• Paid day of community service

Ready to start building projects that matter? Let's talk.

About Keller Associates:

We are a mid-sized consulting firm providing water, wastewater, civil, transportation, and structural engineering services throughout the West including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and Utah. We provide client-focused solutions in surface water, water and wastewater engineering, as well as transportation planning, roadway, bridges and vertical structures, site civil design, construction management, electrical, controls, and surveying. Our clients include federal, state, and local agencies as well as small and medium sized cities. Our work is never boring and always influences the communities we serve. We take joy in everything we do from work to play our staff finds ways to be more human and balanced.

Please review the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability form foundhere to answer the questions provided at the bottom of the application process.

Keller Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.