Entry Level Transportation Engineer Jobs in Vermont

Overview
Kickstart your engineering career where your work truly moves people!
As an entry level Civil Engineer with VTrans Pavement Management, you'll apply your technical skills to real-world transportation challenges; helping assess, model, and improve the condition of Vermont's road network. You'll join a collaborative team that values curiosity, innovation, and practical problem-solving, all while gaining hands-on experience with the tools, data, and strategies that shape statewide infrastructure decisions.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and make a visible impact, this is a place where your work matters from day one.
Who May Apply
This position, Civil Engineer I - Pavement Management (Job Requisition #55590), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Matthew.Gamelin@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Environmental Factors
Duties are generally performed in both office and field settings for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
OR
Associates degree in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field AND two (2) years of experience in engineering OR licensure as an Engineer Intern.
OR
College senior in the final year of a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering, construction management, architectural engineering, or related technical field.
Special Requirements
Candidate in final year of bachelor's degree must successfully graduate prior to start date.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.