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Project Engineer I - Roadway

CESO, Inc.

Dayton, OH · HybridJob$68–122K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$68–122K/yr
Location
Dayton, OHHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Project Engineer I works under the direction of a Professional Engineer and contributes to roadway engineering design tasks. The role includes preparing and revising construction drawings, performing calculations and analysis, researching design criteria, and documenting findings. The engineer collaborates with team members, conducts site visits and investigations, and continues to develop professional engineering experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering DesignConstruction DrawingsEngineering CalculationsEngineering AnalysisDesign ResearchTechnical ReportingMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCAD/Civil 3DAutoTurnBluebeam RevuCommunicationSite Investigation

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related Field2 Years Professional ExperienceFE Exam and EIT Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Are you a seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service - to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of "empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients' visions to life," so if this speaks to you, let's connect! At CESO, the Project Engineer I continues to gain practical and professional work experience in the engineering field and will function in a wide variety of tasks under the direction of a Professional Engineer. The Project Engineer I will work collaboratively with team members while utilizing engineering software and tools to create, modify, and analyze designs, to review and improve concepts; they will actively contribute to the preparation of technical reports, in troubleshooting technical issues, and stay up to date with the latest engineering trends and technologies. Primary Responsibilities - Under the direction of senior team members, perform intermediate design work including preparing construction drawings, calculations, reports and manuals using applicable software. - Research of design criteria based on project scope and jurisdictional requirements. - Perform engineering calculations and analysis, based on researched codes and regulations, and apply it to assigned tasks. - Compare design options and document findings to produce detailed engineering studies and reports. - Perform revisions to construction drawings marked up by senior team members and QC reviewers. - Learn company and client design standards and implement them into the design of projects. - Active participation in internal team and project meetings; providing clear and concise verbal or written communication. - Provide thorough and accurate documentation of calculations. - Learn governmental laws and regulations, jurisdictional codes and standards and adapt engineering techniques in the design of projects. - Conduct field site visits to obtain necessary data. - Complete site investigation and due diligence reports. - Recommend continuous improvement solutions for engineering designs. - Continue to gain experience and knowledge in all facets of engineering design. - Perform other duties as assigned. Position Requirements - Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required. - Minimum of 2 years of professional experience required. - Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an EIT with a state licensure board is preferred. - Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, AutoTurn, BlueBeam Revu and other applicable design software. Benefits and Perks - Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule - Paid Time Off - Credited to You 100% Upfront - 401K with a Company Match - Rewards and Recognition Program - Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth - Paid Holidays - Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage - Welcome Box - Casual Dress Code - Reimbursement for Professional Licenses - Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events - Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability - Employee Assistance Program - Company Paid Bonding and Recovery - Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment $68,415 - $122,252 a year CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a

How this job compares

Set against the 5,139 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$68–122K/yr
  • Ohio median$95–140K/yr68 salary ranges
  • US median$96–145K/yr2,717 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $95K, is 19% below the Ohio median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Engineer salary ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 261 open Project Engineer jobs in Ohio and 5,139 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,969 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,213 of the 5,139 open Project Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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