EIT - Transportation Engineer

R.R.P. Consulting Engineers; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. seeks a Transportation EIT to assist in highway and roadway design under close supervision of a Senior Engineer. The role focuses on plans and designs for transportation projects such as highways, roads, transit, and bridges.

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET) with emphasis in Transportation Engineering; master's preferred. Office-based work with some field work may be required, and the team emphasizes collaboration and quality documentation.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree with emphasis in Transportation Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Microstation and OpenRoads 3D.

Responsibilities

• The Transportation EIT will assist in plans and designs for transportation projects such as highways, roads, transit, bridges.
• Perform highway/roadway design tasks from schematic to PS&E, including sections, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, traffic control, signing/striping, SWPPP, hydraulics and drainage.
• Evaluate, specify, and engineer systems or products; perform calculations and some field work.
• Support senior engineers/designers with routine civil engineering tasks and project analysis.
• Prepare geometric analyses and project plans for urban and rural roadways and intersections.
• Ensure quality delivery, budgets and schedules are met, and assist in design documentation.

Skills

General design concepts

MS Office

Microstation

OpenRoads

Calculations knowledge

Team collaboration

Sketches and drawings

ABET-accredited degree

Office-based with field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)

Transportation Engineering emphasis

Masters preferred

Tools

MS Office

Microstation

OpenRoads 3D

Job description

• Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of design
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite
• Understanding and working knowledge of Microstation and OpenRoads 3D modelling tools
• Knowledge of calculations performed by software
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate concepts and ideas to others
• Ability to create and interpret sketches, drawings, and various structures
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis in Transportation Engineering. Masters Degree preferred
• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work

Responsibilities

• The Transportation EIT will work under close supervision of a Senior Engineer to assist on plans and designs of transportation engineering projects such as highways, roads, transit, bridges, etc.

Duties will include all aspects of highway/roadway design from preliminary schematic through PS&E, including: typical sections, alignments, profiles, cross-sections, traffic control plans, signing and striping, SWPPP, and basic hydraulics and drainage

Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project

Perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, and field work

Assist one or more senior engineers/designers by performing the routine aspects of civil engineering assignments and may assist in the analysis of proposed projects

Prepares geometric analysis and calculations using established design criteria, methods, practices, and procedures

Prepares project plans and drawings for various projects including urban and rural roadways, highways, rail, transit, trails, and intersections

Monitors own work to ensure the delivery of a quality product and that budgets and schedules are met

Supports project team in development of design documentation, plans and reports for relevant project design elements

Assists in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats

Utilizes technologies in development of three dimensional models of civil systems

Performs calculations to analyze and design civil system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software

Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

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