Engineer in Training I

GCW, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW, Inc. is seeking an Engineer in Training I to contribute to entry‑level professional engineering tasks. You will assist with design and planning under supervision, compile data, perform basic design computations, and prepare engineering plans.

You will interact with clients occasionally and gather information from government agencies, while supporting cost estimation and study planning efforts. Training and mentorship are provided to develop core transport design skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and planning of engineering projects under supervision.
• Prepare reports, models, calculations, drawings, and revisions.
• Coordinate with clients and government agencies as needed.
• Assist with cost estimates and study plans.
• Support CAD technicians to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Attend in-house training programs.
• Perform preliminary design tasks in transport projects.
• Develop traffic studies and light design concepts.
• Create traffic models and signal layouts.
• Coordinate utilities and address agency comments.

Skills

CAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

MicroStation

Engineering fundamentals

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

As an Engineer in Training I at GCW, you will have the opportunity to work on entry-level professional engineering assignments from the designs of others, compile data, perform elementary design computations, and prepare engineering plans.

Essential Functions

• Assists with design and planning of engineering projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assists with report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests-for-information.
• Interacts, as directed, with clients on an intermittent basis and gathers information from government agencies as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of cost estimates.
• Assists with study plans.
• Conducts research and preparation of draft technical specifications for review and approval by Project Manager.
• Submits requests, as directed, to appropriate government agencies.
• Works closely with CAD Technicians, Designers, other E.I.’s, and college interns to assist and complete project goals and deadlines.
• Attends in-house training programs.

Transportation/Traffic Division

• Preliminary Design Reports
• Traffic Studies
• Traffic Models/Simulations
• Traffic Signal Design
• Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety
• Utility Coordination
• Addressing utility/agency/project manager red lines and comments to plans

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems. Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project). Working knowledge of MicroStation is preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: EI certificate.

*The responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time or with or without notice.