Entry Level Civil Engineer - Roadway at TranSystems Corporation in San Diego, California

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, Formerly NCM Engineering Corp, seeks a motivated and talented entry level roadway/civil engineer to join our growing engineering team. This position involves development of plans, specifications, quantities takeoff, and estimates, and review and preparation of technical reports for a variety of projects which includes but not limited roadways, highways, general civil, storm water, traffic, and utilities design projects.  Day-to-day assignments will be provided by Senior Engineers and Project Managers who will also provide necessary training and technical direction. This position may involve coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and personnel in multiple TranSystems Southern California (Irvine, Santa Ana, Corona, and San Diego) offices.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

•  Contribute to the design of local roadway or state highway improvements projects by preparing reports, contract drawings, cost estimates and specifications, special provisions


• Research design alternatives, code requirements and present findings


• Be familiar with and use standard references, standard plans, standard specifications, and design guidelines/manuals/bulletins to complete design tasks


• Use CADD best practices to draft engineering drawings


• Communicate regularly with the Senior Engineers and Project Manager as to expected results, workload, and progress


• Communicate and attend meetings with clients, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.


• Participate in the quality control process by reviewing your own work (a self-check) or the work of others within your realm of experience.


• Perform other design-related tasks, as required, such as researching utility records, preparing technical reports, and conducting field visits


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited program in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related


• Working knowledge of Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)


• Have oral communication skills for working effectively with other team members, senior engineers, managers, clients, subconsultants and stakeholders as the project may require


• Demonstrate written communication skills for preparing technical reports, reviewing technical writing, and preparing emails, memos and other written communications


• Be detail oriented and demonstrate dedication to learning, developing, and implementing quality control/quality assurance procedures and best practices


• Ability to handle a workload of multiple concurrent projects, prioritize effectively and meet tight deadlines


• Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, motivated to learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members

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

• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) on path to PE preferred


• Experience working with Caltrans, County of San Diego and other local agencies (cities and counties)


• Experience with civil design packages such as MicroStation OpenRoads, MicroStation InRoads, or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.


• Strong work ethic and interest in joining a team of engineers who are passionate about their work


• Experience in leadership roles and proven ability to take the initiative in a close team environment


• Readiness to advance soon to the next career level, take on more complex technical work and work with less oversight and more independence

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car. The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $70,000 - $80,000 annually.

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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