Engineer in Training II

GCW, Inc. • Reno, NV

18h

About The Position

As an Engineer in Training II at GCW, you will perform entry-level professional engineering work, including developmental assignments that apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to routine engineering tasks under close supervision. The role supports transportation and traffic engineering projects and includes design, planning, analysis, documentation, coordination, and research activities under the supervision of a Project Manager.

The responsibilities listed describe the general nature and level of the work and are not an exhaustive list. The employer reserves the right to modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• At least two years of related experience.
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) examination.
• Valid driver's license; travel in a personal vehicle may be required.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and planning of engineering projects under the supervision of the Project Manager.
• Prepare reports, models, calculations, and drawings; revise drawings; and review shop drawings and requests for information under Project Manager supervision.
• Assist with cost estimates and study plans, and review modeling and basic calculations.
• Conduct research and prepare draft technical specifications for Project Manager review and approval.
• Interact with clients intermittently as directed and gather information from agencies as required.
• Support transportation and traffic work involving preliminary design reports, traffic studies, traffic models and simulations, traffic signal design, arterial and freeway design including roadside safety, and utility coordination.
• Address utility, agency, and Project Manager redlines and comments to plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level