Summary:
As an Engineer in Training 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:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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
Qualifications:
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). For some departments, specific working knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or WaterCAD 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.
About GCW Engineering, Inc.:
GCW delivers the future of infrastructure through innovation and sustainable solutions for our community. Since 1969, we have grown and developed a team of engineers, surveyors, planners, and designers to provide the versatility our clients need, partnered with experience that matters. Ranging from private development and municipal infrastructure to aviation and water/wastewater facilities, GCW serves clients by providing planning, surveying, and engineering services with the demonstrated ability to tailor an approach and methodology to successfully complete every project.