Transportation Designer

Roadway Design Engineer

Under supervision, designs roadways, intersections, signal systems, drainage, grading, utilities, and improvement plans. Works closely with Project Manager and CAD Technicians.

This role requires working on-site in Reno, NV. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Designs and prepares plans and calculations under supervision for specific engineering projects as directed.
• Assists in research studies and information gathering in preparation for specific design projects.
• Maintains organized files relating to designs, plans and projects progression, which facilitates easy access to project information for the Project Manager and other team members as required.
• Coordinates with and delegates appropriate tasks to technical staff, internal departments, and sub-consultants for project components.
• Assists CAD technicians to supervise ongoing project related work and teach new skills.
• Assists in the creation of exhibits for clients.
• Under supervision, interfaces with agencies (i.e., processing, research and plan checks).
• Maintains a high level of quality control.

Requirements:

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:

• Must be proficient in Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and abide by the company's CAD procedures for layering and file management.

Transportation/Traffic Division:

• Arterial and freeway design including roadside safety.
• Arterial and Freeway Lighting.
• Signing and Striping.
• ADA and accessibility design review.
• Traffic Signal Design.
• Cost estimates and quantity take-offs.
• Advanced CAD design including Grading, Corridors, Pipe Networks, Profiles and Super elevations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may or may not have supervisory or oversight responsibilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate engineering discipline preferred and at least three (3) years of experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.

*Please note this job description is designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description is not intended to create or imply an employment contract; the employee/employer relationship remains at-will. GCW Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.