Transportation Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

SGM is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer I to join our team. Glenwood Springs office is the preferred location. This position is primarily in-person. Regular in-office attendance is required and is not considered a remote role. The ideal candidate has the desire to live, work, and play in Western Colorado. SGM offers a generous benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision coverage, employer-paid STD/LTD/Life, HSA/FSA plans, 401k employer match, parental leave, vacation & sick leave, 8 paid holidays, and incentive compensation bonuses. Benefits may be prorated for part-time employees. This position will be posted until filled but no sooner than three days from now.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Design of streets, highways, intersections, roundabouts, shared-use trails, and all related features
• Production of plan sheets for a typical roadway design project
• Quantity takeoffs
• Development of Specification and Estimate packages
• Use of design criteria and guidelines, such as:
  • AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
  • CDOT Design Guide
  • CDOT M & S Standards
  • Municipal or County Design Standards
  • Coordinate aspects of design with other technical staff (drainage, structural, survey, etc.)
  • Review of design and analysis performed by others
• May perform part-time construction inspection, and rarely full-time.
• Proactively communicate with supervisor on professional development desires & needs.
• Actively participate in team endeavors, and possibly, SGM initiatives and committees.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) Civil 3D and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve minor conflicts with clients.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Education, Experience, and other Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field is required.
• Current EIT or ability to gain within 6 months
• Minimum of 0-2 years of experience
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.