Civil Engineer - Roadway - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Columbus, Ohio office has an opportunity for an entry level Civil Engineer to join our Great Lakes East Roadway Practice.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Assist in various tasks including plan preparation, quantity calculation, geometric design, drainage design, MOT, specifications, cost estimates and other related tasks.
• Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, MS Office, and other design software will be used. All work will be in collaboration with other engineers, technicians, planners, and surveyors.
• Candidates with some background in preliminary engineering or development of detailed plans and specification are preferred; and must possess strong technical skills, be able to learn and adapt quickly, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.  
• May be asked to participate in non-design engineering activities such as occasional field data collection.
• Receives instructions from Project Manager or Senior Project Engineers as to the general results expected.
• Research design options and document findings for Senior Project Engineer.
• Researches design requirements when needed.
• Keeps Senior Project Manager informed of workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Assist or participate in preparation of business proposals.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) from an ABET accredited school.
• At least one year of previous design or plan production experience related to transportation engineering. This could include internships or full-time job experience.
• Demonstrated professional experience and fundamental skills with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
  

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

• Roadway or Transportation related design and plan production experience within the state of Ohio.
• Familiarity and professional experience with ODOT plan preparation requirements for roadway projects. Some experience with City of Columbus or other LPA roadway projects preferred.
• Basic 3D modeling skills and familiarity using OpenRoads Designer.
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu.
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain certification within 6 months).
• Experience within the transportation industry.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

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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