Associate Transportation Engineer I

Company: Wallace Group
Location: San Luis Obispo
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Associate transportation engineer I Come join a dynamic and fun-loving team that takes pride in their planning and design work on the beautiful California Central Coast! We focus on our purpose with integrity, great quality, and mutual respect, while creating great value to the clients and communities we serve. We also have generous benefits and competitive compensation packages tailored to match experience and qualifications. Location: San Luis Obispo Duties: An Associate Transportation Engineer I is responsible for assisting in the design development of transportation projects on local roadways and state highways under the direction of their Supervisor or Project Manager. This includes assisting with the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E) construction documents, and performance and documentation of engineering calculations. This position will regularly include coordination with Wallace Group project team members. With guidance from senior staff, the Associate Transportation Engineer I is expected to understand and comply with project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and to develop an understanding of industry standards and design criteria. Specific Experience: The ideal candidate has successfully completed coursework related to Transportation Engineering and has exposure to a variety of different transportation design standards via an internship. Internship experience that included the use of AutoCAD Civil3D is preferred. Key Expectations: Our team is keen on professionalism merged with fun and a responsible work ethic. We depend on each other and clarity in our communication skills, learning from each other and adhering to our Quality Control procedures. We want to empower the success of an associate team member who demonstrates strong teamwork and desire to increase their skills and knowledge in transportation engineering design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, industry standards, and Wallace Group standards. This position requires a strong work ethic, attention to detail, a desire to create high quality products, and self-motivation. The Associate Transportation Engineer I is expected to work in the office a minimum of four days per week to facilitate team work, training, and mentorship. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field and California registration as an Engineer-In-Training. Compensation: $35.00-$40.00 per hour depending on experience. About Wallace Group : Our staff is committed to service, to each other, our clients, and our communities. We are active volunteers and leaders in our business and personal communities, and we have a commitment to the long-term health and viability of our built environment. Like our community, we are diversified personally and professionally with multiple disciplines and interests. We understand the importance of teamwork and enjoyment of our work to deliver meaningful, and effective designs. We foster teamwork and enjoyment by getting to know each other and our neighbors better with Company sponsored events such as with our Fun Committee, our Charitable Contributions Committee, through our paid leave for community service, and a variety of other activities. Since our founding in 1984, our focus and passion has centered on people. We value our long-standing external and internal client partnerships by demonstrating integrity, fairness and reliability in all we do. At Wallace Group we believe in our motto “Dedication to Service”, this results in both the quantitative and the qualitative rewards for our staff and those we serve. Please visit our website at www.wallacegroup.us for more information about Wallace Group including our benefits package found on the Careers page. EOE Powered by JazzHR bYaTl0ix7t

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