Land Development Engineer (EC1) - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems’ Boston office, located in the heart of downtown, provides transportation engineering services on highway, bridge and rail projects throughout New England and across the country. The Boston office has an immediate opening for a Land Development Engineer with 1-3 years of experience. This candidate will work as part of the civil division with a primary focus on land development aspects of projects. The primary aspects include drainage and utility design for public transportation projects. This is a hybrid role - working 2 days a week remotely.

General Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review design calculations.
• Research different design options, code requirements and present findings.
• Prepare and/or review reports, contract drawings and specifications.
• Prepare and/or review construction quantities and cost estimates.
• Receive instructions from Team Leader as to the general results expected.
• Keep Team Leader informed of workload, provide updates on project progress.
• Communicate with, and attend meetings with: clients, project team firms (subconsultants), and other project stakeholders.
• Participate in business development activities including information gathering, preliminary design (for design-build pursuits) and proposal writing.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a 4-yr accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Experience with engineering design packages such as AutoCAD, StormCAD, PondPak, Civil 3D (required); MicroStation (desirable)
• No relocation assistance provided.
• 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:

• Experience working with MassDOT and other local transportation agencies
• E.I.T. (Engineer in Training)

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

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.