Roadway EIT

Andersen James Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Maternity leave

Voluntary life insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Andersen James Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Roadway Engineer in Training (EIT) to support the design and development of roadway infrastructure for public and private clients. You will work under a Professional Engineer to deliver PS&E and related deliverables in a full-time, onsite role.

The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree (ABET preferred) and 2+ years of civil experience, with FE/EIT progression and proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree preferred.
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience.
• FE exam passed or plan to pass within 6 months of starting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop roadway PS&E documents including plans, profiles, cross sections, details, notes and specifications.
• Design pavement improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, shared use paths and medians.
• Build roadway geometry layouts and assist with alignments and typical sections.
• Support ADA and accessibility design and evaluate pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
• Coordinate with drainage, utilities, traffic, signing and striping, structures and survey teams.
• Perform quantity calculations, cost estimates and bid item development.
• Prepare exhibits, calculations, reports and other deliverables.
• Help draft civil scopes of work for proposals with focus on drainage as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transportation PS&E development

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

FE exam / EIT

Texas driver’s license

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

An established civil engineering consulting firm in Houston, TX, is hiring a Roadway Engineer in Training (EIT) for its Transportation Roadway Group. You will support the design and development of roadway and transportation infrastructure for public and private sector clients, working under the direction of a Professional Engineer. This is a full time, onsite position.

What You’ll Do

• Develop roadway PS&E documents, including plans, profiles, cross sections, details, notes, and specifications
• Design roadway elements such as pavement improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, shared use paths, driveways, intersections, and medians
• Build roadway geometric layouts and assist with horizontal and vertical alignments, typical sections, and grading
• Support ADA and accessibility design and evaluate pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Coordinate with drainage, utilities, traffic, signing and striping, structures, and survey teams
• Perform quantity calculations, cost estimates, and bid item development
• Prepare exhibits, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables
• Help draft civil scopes of work for proposals, with a focus on drainage as needed
• Join project meetings and build relationships with clients including DOTs, counties, and cities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited preferred)
• 2+ years of civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in transportation PS&E development
• Intermediate or strong working knowledge of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer, including roadway geometry, terrain modeling, profiles, cross sections, and plan production
• Passed the FE exam and holds EIT certification, or plans to pass the FE exam within 6 months of starting
• Valid Texas driver’s license and an insurable driving record
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, problem solving, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TxDOT, City of Houston, or other Texas transportation agencies
• Familiarity with the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual, Roadway Design Standards, and PS&E requirements
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work life balance
• Challenging and innovative public infrastructure projects
• Paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short term and long term disability, maternity leave, and voluntary life insurance