Transportation Engineer in Training II

GCW Engineering, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

GCW Engineering, Inc. in Reno, NV is seeking an Engineering Intern II for entry-level professional engineering tasks under close supervision. This role involves assisting with design and project planning, preparing reports, and conducting research.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have solid CAD and Microsoft software skills, and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering examination. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design and planning of engineering projects.
• Prepare reports, modeling, calculations, and shop drawings.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and study plans.
• Conduct research and prepare draft technical specifications.
• Interact with clients and gather information as needed.

Skills

CAD software knowledge

Civil 3D

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Job description

Description

As an Engineering Intern II at GCW, you will perform entry-level professional engineering work including developmental assignments involving the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out routine engineering tasks under close supervision.

This role requires working on-site in Reno, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Functions

• Assist with design and planning of engineering projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests-for-information under Project Manager Supervision.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates, reviews modeling and basic calculations.
• Assist with study plans.
• Conduct research and preparation of draft technical specifications for review and approval by Project Manager.
• Interact, as directed, with clients on an intermittent basis as well as gather information from agencies as required.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of CAD software, Civil 3D, and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
• Ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and oral communications.
• Must be able to read and comprehend detailed correspondence and reports.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline. Minimum two (2) years of related experience is required.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations

Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT) examination. Valid driver’s license. Travel in personal vehicle may be required.

All 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.