Highway Project Engineer at TranSystems Corporation in Lexington, Virginia

Job Description:

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!

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

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC, now a division of TranSystems, is excited to announce we are actively searching for a Highway Project Engineer to join our award-winning team in our Virginia office. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Computing horizontal and vertical alignments for roadways.


• Preparing typical sections and details.


• Preparing cross-section elements.


• Preparing Traffic Control Plans.


• Assisting with the development of a complete set of construction documents including documents required by other disciplines.


• Coordinating with Sub-Consultants and internal disciplines to develop complete roadway plan sets.


• Back checking work of other Engineers or Sub-Consultants.


• Writing and preparing Project Specifications.


• Preparing Quantity Calculations and Construction Cost Estimates.


• Assisting with coordination of the technical aspects of projects with Clients.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited school;


• 4-8 years of experience in Highway Engineering;


• E.I.T. Certification;


• Knowledge of automated office software such as MS Office;


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• 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:

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration;


• Familiarity with Virginia Road Design Manual, Road and Bridge standards, IIM’s, estimating practices, specifications, and regulations;


• Demonstrated knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and MUTCD standards;


• Working knowledge of MicroStation/Geopak/Open Roads/Open Roads Designer;


• Knowledge of project management practices including project scheduling and budgeting and associated software such as Primavera and MS Project;


• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license.         
  

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.

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