Transit Entry Level Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

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Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a motivated engineer to join our Santa Ana Transit Team. The successful candidate will provide lead design services for a diverse project portfolio comprised of transit and related development projects. The ideal candidate will be creative and possess the ability to independently solve engineering design issues and take ownership of their work. The ideal candidate will also have strong listening and communication skills and be able to interact with clients and the design team throughout the project lifecycle. This engineer should also have solid writing skills and enjoy being part of a dynamic, growing team of creative professionals.

Come join our team and use your skills to design some of the most important and complex projects in the Southern California area and across the country. Our team specializes in transit projects that involve every aspect of civil engineering. If you love transit projects, we are the team for you. Our culture is fast-paced and creative, and this position is for an engineer who wants to contribute in a team environment and take advantage of growth opportunities.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Receives instructions from a Project Manager as to the assigned tasks, budget for tasks, and general results expected to achieve client expectations.
• Keep Project Manager informed of design status and any changes in project schedule, scope, or required effort.
• Perform in a team environment; ask questions, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced staff as needed.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and deliverables; quality presentation, thoroughness, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, and company standards.
• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Research appropriate design options and document findings for Project Manager.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
• Prepares plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates for the design of engineering components of projects.
• Represent the design team in meetings to resolve project related questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• 0 - 4 years of design experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Autocad and MicroStation
• Experience with any Class 1 railroad, transit rail district, or rail/freight industries
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• An open, creative mind dedicated to finding solutions to unique design challenges.

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

• Proficiency with Autocad and Microstation
• E.I.T. Certification
• Working knowledge of: Civil 3D, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and ProjectWise
• Special interest in rail, transit, or site engineering
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; asks questions.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

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.

 Work Environment:

• Workplace includes a hybrid in-office environment with flexibility of remote work weekly. 
• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, or NY City, TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of California and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $80,000 annually.

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.

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