Highway Engineer-In-Training 1

GAI Consultants, Inc. • City of White Plains, NY

11d • $32 - $45

About The Position

Creighton Manning is seeking a Highway Engineer-In-Training 1 with 0–2 years of experience to complement its Highway engineering staff. The role applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to conventional plans, investigations, and surveys with relatively few complex features, under the general guidance of a Project Engineer or Project Manager. Engineers work on small projects or portions of larger projects, including highway design, long-range transportation planning, and traffic impact studies.

Work may include field work, traffic engineering and roadway analysis, designing and laying out project components in 2D and 3D, preparing construction drawings and documents, observing construction for adherence to plans and specifications, writing reports, and estimating costs. The position may also involve collecting field data, performing basic engineering analysis and computations, supporting project meetings and quality reviews, coordinating with municipalities and agencies, and developing and analyzing trip generation and traffic volumes.

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, describes a collaborative, client-focused, multidisciplinary work environment. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, wellness resources, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities. Hourly pay ranges vary by location: Albany and Syracuse, NY: $31.50–$39; Poughkeepsie, NY: $32–$41; and White Plains, NY: $32.50–$45. Pay is based on the applicant’s ability and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program or an approved equivalent.
• 0–2 years of experience, as stated for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Familiarity with Inroads, AutoTurn, Synchro, Vissim, and GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work and serve as a primary field data collector.
• Conduct traffic engineering and roadway analysis.
• Design and lay out project components in 2D and 3D.
• Prepare construction drawings and documents.
• Observe construction work for adherence to construction plans and specifications.
• Write reports and estimate costs.
• Perform specific portions of broader assignments under the direction of experienced engineers.
• Perform standard computations and basic engineering analysis.
• Maintain equipment inventory.
• Attend project meetings with senior staff.
• Perform basic QA/QC, including reviewing own work and the work of Junior Engineers and Technicians.
• Provide limited supervision to technicians.
• Coordinate with municipalities and agencies regarding background traffic volumes, accident data, signal timings, and related information.
• Develop and analyze trip generation and traffic volumes.
• Work on highway design, long-range transportation planning, and traffic impact study projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
• One additional floating holiday.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.
• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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