Highway Entry Level Engineer CM

GAI ConsultantsAlbany, NY

About The Position

We are seeking Junior Engineers (0-2 years of experience) to complement existing engineering staff in our Highway group. Responsibilities may include: field work, traffic engineering and analysis of roadways, design and layout of project components in 2d and 3d, preparing construction drawings and documents, field observation for adherence to construction plans and specifications, report writing and cost estimating. Proficiency with either AutoCAD or Microstation, Inroads, AutoTurn, Synchro, Vissim and GIS software a plus, but not required. Engineers I/II evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional types of plans, investigations, or surveys with relatively few complex features under the general guidance of a Project Engineer or Project Manager. Work on small projects or portions of larger projects. Typical projects include highway design, long range transportation planning, and traffic impact studies. Other Possible Essential Job Functions: Primary data collector in the field. Perform specific portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer. Perform standard computations or basic engineering analysis. Maintain equipment inventory. Attend project meetings with senior staff. Responsible for basic QA/QC tasks; review of own work, as well as reviewing the work of Junior Engineers and Technicians. Provide limited supervision to technicians. Coordination with municipalities/agencies regarding background volumes, accident data, signal timings, etc. Develop and analyze trip generation and volume.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent
  • 0-2 years of experience

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with either AutoCAD or Microstation
  • Proficiency with Inroads
  • Proficiency with AutoTurn
  • Proficiency with Synchro
  • Proficiency with Vissim
  • Proficiency with GIS software

Responsibilities

  • Field work
  • Traffic engineering and analysis of roadways
  • Design and layout of project components in 2d and 3d
  • Preparing construction drawings and documents
  • Field observation for adherence to construction plans and specifications
  • Report writing
  • Cost estimating
  • Primary data collector in the field
  • Perform specific portions of a broader assignment of an experienced engineer
  • Perform standard computations or basic engineering analysis
  • Maintain equipment inventory
  • Attend project meetings with senior staff
  • Responsible for basic QA/QC tasks; review of own work, as well as reviewing the work of Junior Engineers and Technicians
  • Provide limited supervision to technicians
  • Coordination with municipalities/agencies regarding background volumes, accident data, signal timings, etc.
  • Develop and analyze trip generation and volume

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay & Recognition
  • Market based, competitive compensation
  • Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
  • Meaningful Work–Life Balance
  • Generous paid time off
  • 7 paid holidays
  • An additional floating holiday
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Growth, Learning & Financial Security
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
  • Opportunities to advance career
  • 360 reviews with input from peers and managers
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