Job Description
Early Career Engineer - Civil, Municipal, Transportation & Project Controls
Department: Civil/Municipal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Barnegat, NJ
Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / year
About This Opportunity
We are seeking talented early-career engineers to join our growing team. This is your opportunity to launch your engineering career with mentorship from experienced professionals, real-world project experience, and a clear path for professional growth. We're looking for passionate individuals with 0-4 years of experience in:
- Civil Engineering
- Municipal Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Junior Planners
- Project Controls
About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.
Your Future Starts With A Plan: Blueprint Early Career Program
This role includes a guaranteed seat in Blueprint, our transformational early-career development program designed exclusively for emerging engineering and technical professionals.
Blueprint is a six-month immersive learning experience that accelerates your development as an engineering professional and future leader. You'll gain dedicated mentorship, peer connection across partner firms, and structured exposure to business acumen, project delivery, and professional development—culminating in a career vision and growth plan that guides your future with the organization.
Responsibilities
- Support project development from concept through completion
- Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
- Assist in field inspections, surveying, and site investigations
- Work with design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, GIS tools)
- Collaborate with senior engineers, clients, and contractors
- Participate in planning studies, feasibility analyses, and permit applications
- Track project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation (for Project Controls roles)
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or related field
- 0-4 years of relevant experience (recent graduates welcome)
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design/analysis software
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications
Preferred:
- Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar design software
- Familiarity with GIS, Revit, or construction management software
- Project site experience and knowledge of construction processes
- Understanding of municipal codes, regulations, and permitting processes
- EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or active pursuit of PE licensure
Benefits
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
What We Offer
- Mentorship from licensed engineers with decades of experience
- Professional development support and PE exam study resources
- Exposure to diverse project types across municipal, transportation, and civil sectors
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and continuing education
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment
Why Join Us
We are a forward-thinking engineering firm committed to delivering innovative solutions for infrastructure, transportation, and community development. We invest in our people and believe that early-career engineers are essential to our success. Your ideas matter, and you'll have real responsibility from day one.
