Entry-Level Civil Engineer - Transportation Design

Description

• Assist on project site visits by taking notes, photographs and sketches.
• Attends training provided by senior staff to improve base knowledge.
• Assists Licensed Professional with the production/assembly/plotting of drawing packages and writing specifications.
• Coordinates and checks work carefully to minimize all deficiencies, errors and omissions.
• Increase proficiency in using design software.
• Meet project schedules to align with target dates for deliverables.
• Creates work plan for assigned tasks. Plan, execute, and monitor assignments, communicating status with supervisor to establish priorities.
• Partners with technical efforts of discipline Interns, designers, and technicians assigned to the project.
• Assist in the development of construction plans, right-of-way plans, cost estimates, bid documents and quantity takeoffs under the direction of a Licensed Professional.
• Maintains orderly work files and prepares clear, well-written memos/ correspondence. When assigned, prepares presentation materials.
• Produces well-organized, finished design documents of good appearance, accuracy, clarity and correctness from layouts, sketches or written instructions. Applies discipline design and detailing fundamentals in developing designs and specifications under the supervision of and subject to final approval by the Licensed Professional.
• Actively participates in local professional organizations.
• Subject to final approval of Licensed Professional, checks shop drawings and submittal data for conformance with contract documents.
• Identify continuing education opportunities to expand professional growth and advance the collective ability of the discipline.
• Subject to final approval of Licensed Professional, checks final drawings and submittal data for conformance with contract documents.
• Assist License Professional in construction observation to monitor compliance with design intent, construction drawings and observations. Prepares field reports.
• Performs analyses or calculations as assigned.
• Participates in project strategy meetings within discipline, develops design concepts, produces pricing and proposal presentation documents.
• Champion compliance to corporate standards and best practices.
• Assist in the development of reports under the direction of a Licensed Professional.

Requirements

• Microsoft Office, MicroStation CONNECT Edition, Bentley InRoads V8i SelectSeries 2 and 4, Bentley OpenRoads Designer CONNECT Edition, AutoTurn, Bentley CulvertMaster, Bentley FlowMaster, Bentley InRoads Storm & Sanitary, and Bentley OpenRoads Designer Drainage and Utilities.
• Limited understanding of the following civil software is desired; however, motivation to learn software upon hiring is acceptable:
• Application of Knowledge of Civil Engineering Applications
• Basic presentation skills
• Profitability, Planning, and Scheduling
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited university in civil engineering preferred or other degree related to the civil engineering profession.
• Desires to become registered as a PE.
• 0 - 3 years of experience and the ability to sit for the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (EI) within 6 months of hire required; exam certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand local/state/federal highway design manuals, special provisions, specifications, and standards.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and understand design documents.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance