EIT- Highway/Roadway

The Opportunity

Assists and supports design teams in the planning, technical analysis, and design of engineering projects within a technical discipline in highway/roadway engineering. Provides technical input during various stages of a project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications. Applies standard techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design tasks. Exercises judgment on details of work and in the application of standard methods of work under the direction of a registered engineer.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports project engineers in the design and detailing of local, county, and state roadway and highway projects 
• Assists with geometric analyses and calculations using established design criteria and standard software 
• Assists with developing typical sections, alignments, profiles, layouts, and cross-sections
• Assists design team in development of design documentation, plans, and reports for specific tasks and quantity calculations 
• Assists with Open Roads and other technologies in the development of 3D models of project elements 
• Becomes familiar with various design manual standards and specifications 
• Perform engineering calculations & estimates 
• Assist in collecting & analyzing data 
• Prepare drawings, layouts, & other engineering drafting using computer applications 
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes & engineering practices 
• Assist in developing plans & reports 
• Discuss & propose solutions to technical issues
• Design of civil project components 
• Observe construction activities
• Works on projects of minimal complexity; contributes to project subtasks or milestones
• Works under the direction of a registered engineer 
• Receives general instruction and incremental review on all aspects of work; close supervision on new assignments/projects 
• Review of completed work for the application of sound professional judgement

Required Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) certification
• 0-2 YEARS in civil engineering; prior internship in civil engineering or related field
• Position/Title Alternates: Civil Engineering Intern, Designer (DOT), EIT I (DOT)
• Strong oral & written communication skills 
• Detail oriented with an emphasis on quality products 
• Use of personal computers & applicable programs, applications, and systems 
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets & timelines 
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation &/or Civil 3D 
• Problem solving initiative within assigned tasks
• Works effectively in team environment & with peers 
• Strong deductive & inductive reasoning skills 
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per CONSOR policy and insurance requirements 
• Perform work safely and follow CONSOR’s Safety Manual 
• Near & far vision - Ability to see details at close range and at a distance 
• Speech clarity & recognition – ability to speak clearly to be understood; ability to understand the speech of others
• Strong ethical character