EIT - Roadway Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc; Bridgeport, Charleston, Canton (WV, WV, OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous Paid Time Off

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Bridgeport is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to work within their Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will engage in transportation design, including roadway design and traffic analysis, while gaining valuable experience in a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess a degree in engineering and have passed the FE exam for EIT certification. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered including 401k matching and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring foundational engineering concepts.
• Must have passed the FE exam and obtained EIT certification.
• Basic technical work, often supervised.

Responsibilities

• Conduct transportation design and traffic analysis.
• Prepare reports, drawings, and bid documents.
• Participate in lab testing and field investigations.

Skills

Transportation design

Traffic analysis

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MicroStation

OpenRoads

GEOPAK

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an Entry Level Engineer to work within our Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment that will utilize their college education and related work experience to develop professionally into a well-rounded engineer with the ability to grow in today's global environment.

Responsibilities

• Transportation design including roadway design and traffic analysis.
• Preparation of reports, maps, drawings, bid documents, and project plans
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Knowledge in MicroStation with familiarity with roadway design software such as OpenRoads or GEOPAK is desired.
• Occasional travel for site visits is required (less than 10% of the time).

General Characteristics

• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate-level education.
• Acquires basic knowledge and develops basic skills through mentored experience.
• Applies learned knowledge and skills to perform assigned tasks.
• Performs routine technical work which does not require previous experience.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Entry / 0+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Certification / Licensure

• Passed Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and obtained engineer-in-training (EIT) or engineering‑intern (EI) certification.

Technical Responsibilities

• Collects data and gathers information or documents.
• Participates in laboratory testing and field investigations.
• Performs basic computations or analysis.
• Assists with the preparation of engineering deliverables.
• Observes construction activities.

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
• No managerial responsibilities at this level.

Management Responsibility

• Receives close supervision on all aspects of assignments.
• Receives mentorship from a licensed engineer.

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills. Identifies and acknowledges principles of teamwork and leadership.
• Interacts primarily with internal project team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary – GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company-paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
• Driver's License
• Passed FE exam & EIT certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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