Transportation Engineer in Training II

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, Licenses, Registrations:

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

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.