Associate Transportation Engineer
About The Position
Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail Authority. Under the direction of Senior Engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering design support, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities. The Associate Engineer utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare and modify engineering drawings, supports engineering analyses, and assists with maintaining project documentation while gaining practical experience in transportation infrastructure delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering field and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience; or, in lieu of a degree, five (5) years of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting transportation, rail, highway, bridge, or other infrastructure projects.
- Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
- Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or electronic document management systems.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT.
- Familiarity with Caltrans standards and transportation engineering practices.
- Internship or academic project experience involving engineering design, CAD drafting, or construction support.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other approved CAD software.
- Assist engineers with engineering design, drafting, and construction support activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
- Review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy under the guidance of senior staff.
- Incorporate redline markups and revisions into engineering drawings and maintain drawing files in accordance with established project standards.
- Support field engineering staff by preparing construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation.
- Assist with engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and preparation of project exhibits and presentations.
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other project team members to support project delivery.
- Maintain organized electronic engineering files and assist with document management and version control processes.
- Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and construction coordination activities.
- Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned in support of project delivery.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan, profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
