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Hardin Design

Web Developer - Entry Level

Madison, WI · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Company Description At Hardin Design & Development, we are passionate about creating awesome ... This is an entry-level web developer position at Hardin Design & Development. The pay range for ...

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Hardin Design

Web Developer - Entry Level

Madison, WI · On-site +1

$55K - $70K/yr

Company Description At Hardin Design & Development, we are passionate about creating awesome ... This is an entry-level web developer position at Hardin Design & Development. The pay range for ...

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Vierbicher Associates, Inc

Project Engineer 1

Madison, WI · On-site

$67K - $89K/yr

Technical Proficiency : Entry-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required. Familiarity with other civil engineering design and GIS tools is a plus. * Design & Construction Knowledge : Working ...

Socket.dev

Graduate Engineer Structural

Madison, WI · On-site

$62 - $100/hr

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for a recent engineering graduate who is passionate about ... Responsibilities Structural Design & Technical Support * Assist with the structural design and ...

AECOM

Entry-Level Traffic Engineer

Middleton, WI

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer (Hybrid) based in Middleton, Wisconsin to join our ... planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 ...

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AECOM

Entry-Level Traffic Engineer

Middleton, WI

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer (Hybrid) based in Middleton, Wisconsin to join our ... planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 ...

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AECOM

Entry-Level Traffic Engineer

Middleton, WI · On-site

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Traffic Engineer (Hybrid) based in Middleton, Wisconsin to join our ... planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 ...

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Kleinschmidt

Entry-Level Structural Engineer

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$65K - $86K/yr

Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for an Entry Level Structural Engineer to perform analysis, design and engineering related field work for hydroelectric, fisheries, and water resources projects ...

Pace Industries, LLC

Propulsion Engineer I

Madison, WI · On-site

$70.21 - $96.54/hr

This entry-level position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience under the guidance of ... In this role, you will assist in the design and development of propulsion systems, subsystems, and ...

Sierra Space Corporation

Propulsion Engineer I

Madison, WI · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

This entry-level position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience under the guidance of ... In this role, you will assist in the design and development of propulsion systems, subsystems, and ...

Sierra Space Corporation

Propulsion Engineer I

Madison, WI · On-site

$70K - $96K/yr

This entry-level position provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience under the guidance of ... In this role, you will assist in the design and development of propulsion systems, subsystems, and ...

JT Engineering, Inc.

Civil Engineer

Oregon, WI · On-site

Positions are available in Transportation, including Design, Construction, Land Development ... A Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university * Entry level to 3 ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level design engineer in Madison, WI is $69,891.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,900.00 and $79,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an entry level design engineer do?

An Entry Level Design Engineer assists with creating and developing designs for products, structures, or systems, often under the supervision of senior engineers. They typically use computer-aided design (CAD) software to draft blueprints, modify existing designs, and perform basic engineering calculations. Their role may also involve collaborating with manufacturing teams, preparing documentation, and ensuring designs meet required standards and specifications. This position provides hands-on experience and learning opportunities for those starting their engineering careers.

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Entry Level Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as adapting to industry-specific software, understanding project requirements, and effectively communicating design ideas to both technical and non-technical team members. Building strong relationships with mentors, proactively seeking feedback, and dedicating time to learn design tools and standards can help ease the transition. Embracing a growth mindset and actively participating in team discussions can also accelerate learning and confidence in the role.

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To thrive as an Entry Level Design Engineer, you need a solid understanding of engineering principles, CAD software proficiency, and at least a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and simulation software, as well as knowledge of industry standards, is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with teams and deliver accurate designs. These skills and qualities are crucial for producing reliable and innovative engineering solutions that meet project requirements.

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Web Developer - Entry Level

Madison, WI • On-site

Hardin Design
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$55K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Company Description
At Hardin Design & Development, we are passionate about creating awesome software, web applications and mobile for our customers. We work with everyone, from startups to the Fortune 500 companies, and take the same degree of pride in our work no matter the client. Our designers create elegant, easy to use interfaces and our developers bring cutting edge expertise to our projects, with an eye for quality, security and bug-free code.
We'd love for you to check out some of our favorite projects featured in our portfolio and read about how we've helped our clients accomplish their technology goals. Visit our website at www.hardindd.comand apply to join the Hardin Team today
Job Description
ON SITE ONLY. Our company is open to hybrid models and remote work with trusted long term employees, but new hires must start out working from our Madison office.
This is an entry-level web developer position at Hardin Design & Development. The pay range for this role is between $55,000 to $70,000 annually.
From the top down, our staff adapt quickly and confidently "wear a lot of hats", and we highly value that in potential new team members. We believe strongly in choosing the right tool for the job, so our projects can vary widely in the tech stacks we use. We're looking for individuals with diverse skill sets that share our passion for learning, growing, and making new things work.
We believe that the best way to grow as developers is by tackling new experiences head-on, and our staff, past and present, can attest to that. Even as an entry-level position, you'll be expected to fully participate in all aspects of the development process. Responsibilities include web application design and development, daily interaction with clients, and application planning and implementation.
As a full-time (40 hr/wk) position, we are proud to offer an in-network POS healthcare plan with minimum co-pays through Quartz as well as a retirement package. As multiple time winners of Madison Magazine's Best Places to Work Award, we also offer an easy-going work atmosphere with a casual dress code, game room, and a large open office right in the heart of Madison's East Washington corridor. There is also the opportunity for career advancement within the company.
Qualifications
A college degree in computer science or related field is preferred, but not required. Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to perform the tasks of this position will also be considered.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A solid base-level understanding of basic algorithms and data structures, as well as how to implement/use them is required. A good candidate should also have in-depth proficiency in one or more programing languages.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in relevant languages and technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc. The ability to run and maintain at least one common web application stack (such as LAMP) as well as a background working with relational databases (SQL) is also desired, but not strictly required.
  • The project we are hiring for has a tech stack of PHP and React, knowledge of both is a major plus

Bonus Qualifications:
While not strict requirements for this role, we consider it a plus if a candidate has experience in the following:
  • Experience maintaining infrastructure hosted by Amazon Web Services or a similar cloud provider is a plus.
  • Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience working with any common front-end frameworks (ReactJS, VueJS, Angular, etc.) or back-end frameworks (Laravel, Symfony, Express in Node.js, Django in Python, etc.).
  • Experience with CI/CD solutions.
  • Experience with Docker
  • Design, browser compatibility, a demonstration of strong technical proficiency, breadth of knowledge, the ability to learn quickly, and a strong desire to grow as a developer.

Additional Information
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