Engineer in Training I

GCW, Inc.•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

As an Engineer in Training I at GCW, you will work on entry-level professional engineering assignments based on designs from others. The role includes compiling data, performing elementary design computations, and preparing engineering plans. In the Structural Division, work includes designing bridges, buildings, retaining walls, flood control structures, water reservoirs, and pump stations, as well as performing structural analysis.

Requirements

Ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D, Revit, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) examination.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
For some departments, specific working knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or WaterCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with design and planning of engineering projects under the supervision of the Project Manager.
Assist with report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests for information.
Interact with clients intermittently as directed and gather information from government agencies as needed.
Assist with preparation of cost estimates.
Assist with study plans.
Research and prepare draft technical specifications for review and approval by the Project Manager.
Submit requests to appropriate government agencies as directed.
Work with CAD Technicians, Designers, other Engineer in Training staff, and college interns to support project goals and deadlines.
Attend in-house training programs.
Design bridges using the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual.
Design buildings using the International Building Code (IBC).
Design retaining walls.
Design flood control structures, including detention basin infrastructure and junction structures.
Design water reservoirs and pump stations.
Perform structural analysis.