DescriptionGPI seeks a full-time Highway Engineer for our growing Connecticut office in Shelton, CT. We seek an individual ready to work collectively with a multi-disciplined team of engineers on exciting and challenging projects. New England projects can involve varying roadways, bridges, intersections, and trail designs, focusing on complete street projects. GPI understands our significant responsibility as engineers to provide safe, unique, and context-sensitive transportation solutions to the many communities and clients we serve. GPI offers flexible work schedules that can include time working in the office and from home when needed. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.
What You'll Be Doing: - Create plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation projects for public agencies and municipalities in Connecticut
- Develop plans from conceptual design to final contract documents, including 3-D modeling, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, grading, drainage design, and utility relocations
- Utilize construction understanding to develop temporary traffic control and construction staging plans
What You Bring to the Table: - BS in Civil Engineering
- PE in CT is required
- Proficiency using Autodesk Civil 3D software
- Experience with public agency clients, particularly CTDOT
RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
- Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
- Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
