Roadway Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions. What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork. When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered. As a Roadway Engineer-in-Training, you will assist in designing roadway projects, including coordination with traffic, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental. You will participate in the development and preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects. You will prepare and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary. You will communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others, as appropriate to the project; assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements). Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

A B.S. in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
0–2 years of roadway design experience
Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices, and techniques, including AASHTO guidelines
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
The ability to learn Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) systems, policies, and procedures
The ability to learn standard operations, policies, and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management
The ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships, and to work independently on multiple tasks without immediate and constant supervision

Nice To Haves

EIT certification
Experience with MicroStation V8i and InRoads

Responsibilities

Assist in designing roadway projects, including coordination with traffic, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental.
Participate in the development and preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications for major and minor projects.
Prepare and review preliminary and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates; make recommendations for additions, deletions, and substitutions when modifications are necessary.
Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies, and others, as appropriate to the project; assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).