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GCW Engineering, Inc.

Transportation Engineer in Training I

Las Vegas, Nevada•Full-time
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About the Job
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.

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

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.
  • Valid driver’s license.

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