Transportation EIT

Posted:
7/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Antonio, Texas, United States ⋅ Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Freese and Nichols is searching for a Transportation Engineer to join our San Antonio, Texas office. You will serve as a design engineer supporting projects related to transportation. We want to grow future leaders and technical experts and are deeply committed to employee development and training. As a Transportation EIT you will:

  • Work for numerous clients in the San Antonio area including municipalities, counties, and TxDOT helping to improve the community we live in
  • Utilize criteria and design standards to perform engineering tasks related to project development
  • Perform project assignments within the scope of work and guidelines defined by the Project Engineer and within the time and schedule allocations agreed upon by the Group Manager
  • Interface with clients and develop strong working relationships through project interaction
  • Perform specific and limited portions of a broader assignment through applying standard practices and techniques in specific situations
  • Provide direction and instruction to drafting and design personnel assigned to projects and coordinate these activities for efficient completion of work.
  • Gather, correlate, and utilize raw data for the formation of a product suitable for review.  Perform calculations and analyses necessary to complete assigned projects.
  • Oversee and review the work of CAD technicians/designers, entry-level engineers and interns
  • Complete intermediate design activities that meet requirements of established criteria and applicable design manuals
  • Provide design control on assigned tasks within established design guidelines and under supervisor’s review to ensure the timely and accurate completion of design plans, specifications reports and studies.
  • Conduct investigations, gather data, and prepare supporting documentation and final format of assigned tasks for studies and reports. Tasks are generally of a routine nature and may involve library searches and routine computer-related problem solutions.
  • Performs quality control on deliverables and provides Continuous Improvement input
  • Provide quality work within the scope and guidelines defined by the Project Engineer

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience performing engineering tasks in a related field
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent field
  • General understanding of civil engineering and transportation projects
  • Certification of Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or ability to receive certification within 6 months
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D or Microstation experience (Microstation / Open Roads Designer preferred)

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.


We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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