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Gresham Smith Roadway Engineer-in-Training - Transportation Mark in Jackson, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for a Roadway Engineer -in- Training -- Transportation Mark in Jackson, Mississippi
Summary: In this key role, you will manage and drive direct sales engagements into a set of Named Accounts within your assigned territory.
Duties & Responsibilities: Assist in designing roadway projects including coordination with traffic, bridge design, transportation planning, and environmental. Participate in the development of engineering plans, reports, and specifications for major and minor projects. Conceptualize the initial design approach for major phases of large roadway projects. Perform various aspects of roadway projects including geometric design, right-of-way plans, storm drainage design, utilities, signing and marking, and erosion control design. Prepare and review preliminary, right-of-way and final plans and technical specifications, contract documents and estimates, and make recommendations for additions, deletions and substitutions when modifications are necessary. Communicate and interact with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to project. Assist in resolving a variety of complex problems (e.g., conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements). Participate in contract bidding and administration. Supervise and observe the design and on-going progress of a project, including the coordination of the project with city, state and county officials and other outside agencies.
Requirements and Qualifications[]{#Hlk142289191}[]{#Hlk142304825}: Bachelor's degree in Civil/Transportation Engineering is required. 0-3 years of traffic/roadway design experience. Prior internship experience in design or construction is a plus. E.I. certification required or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment. Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering principles, practices and techniques, including AASHTO guidelines. Expertise in MicroStation V8i, Inroads, Open Roads Designer, and Microsoft Office applications, (particularly Word and Excel) preferred.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.