Entry Level Civil Engineer – Kansas City at TranSystems Corporation in Kansas City, Missouri

Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve.

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Kansas City, MO office is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer who will work under the supervision of a licensed Profession Engineer. Projects include the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, multi-use paths, maritime, and drainage design for various DOTs and municipal agencies. The individual may also be called on to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects.  The engineer will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.

 

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Assist in the design and production for civil engineering projects by applying basic civil engineering principles and procedures to projects


• Work with the Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer as needed to complete assigned tasks


• Perform engineering tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities. Duties include preparing engineering reports, performing engineering calculations and analysis, and furnishing technical documentation for design projects


• Responsible as a member of the design team for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards


• May be asked to participate in activities such as limited construction inspection and materials testing, surveying, CADD production, and field data collection


• Comply with all company polices and standards

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program


• Ability to obtain Fundamentals of Engineering registration within 1 year


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and basic computer skills


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Previous internship experience in civil or construction related activities


• Demonstrated leadership skills


• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred


• AutoCAD, Geopak and/or Microstation working knowledge


• EIT or EI license


• Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.


• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

 Work Environment:

• Workplace includes a hybrid in-office environment with flexibility of remote work weekly. 


• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).


• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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