Job Listing: Transportation Design Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Our client is one of the largest engineering and construction firms in the world and is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security. Our client is employee-owned and provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.

PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The selected design engineer will work on a variety of large roadway and/or transit design projects throughout northern Utah. Project phases include alternatives analysis, preliminary design and final design packages. Project types are major freeways, local roadways and arterials, commuter rail, light rail and freight rail.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Performs a variety of moderate to complex engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline. The Engineer at this level has experience and an increasing proficiency in the utilization of engineering theories and practices, and Company procedures. Typical project assignments are larger in scope, more difficult and varied than at the Associate Engineer level. Most assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or work at supplier, client, or construction site locations is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.

Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.

Provides support for other engineering activities as required. May supervise one or more subordinates and provide input regarding performance.

May be assigned to a project or organizational team, or as a lead engineer for a specific discipline on a small to intermediate-size project.

Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower-level Engineers working on the same project.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
4-year degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) and 5-8 years of related work experience. Professional Engineering registration in Utah or the ability to obtain such within 6 months is strongly preferred while an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate is required. Required to work on wide variety of tasks from highway/rail alignments to drainage to traffic design.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
Working knowledge of CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required. Most important trait is enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Previous experience with MicroStation and InRoads is beneficial.

Required Skills for Transportation Design Engineer Job:

About Aerotek E & E:

Join Aerotek E & ESM. We specialize in the Environmental, Civil, Geotechnical and Construction Management industries. We are one of the nation's largest and fastest growing providers to these industries. We offer nationwide opportunities and comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek E & E team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.