Transportation Designer

Engineering Dallas, Texas


Description

Your role at GEI. 
 
Essential Responsibilities & Duties 
  • Design roadway, storm sewer, waterline, wastewater line, and related public works projects
  • Develop quality plans, specifications and estimates for multiple projects
  • Working on engineering design and coordinating with other technical staff
  • Review and evaluate design and construction practices
  • Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic reports
  • Attend project meetings and work in a team environment or independently
  • Facilitate meetings with internal staff and external clients 
Minimum Qualifications 
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program preferred
  • Texas Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain license within 6 months or joining
  • Four years of experience in transportation and/or general civil design
  • MicroStation and AutoCAD experience
  • Experience with managing multiple project deadlines
  • Experience on TXDOT roadway/highway projects or other DOTs
  • Experience municipal street projects (roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, storm sewer design, water/wastewater design, traffic control plans, erosion/ sediment control, pavement marking and signage)
  • Experience with GEOPAK and ORD roadway management design 
    Required Skills
    • Understanding of complex transportation design elements MicroStation and/or AutoCAD drafting experience
    • Strong oral and written communication skills for preparation of project reports
    • Candidates must be capable of working on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced, team- oriented environment 
    We are GEI. 
     
    Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  
     
    We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  
     
    With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
     
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    As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
     
    GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes 
    • Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
    • Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
    • Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
    • Commuter Benefits
    • Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
    • GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
    • Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
    • Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
    • Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
    • Rewards and Recognition
    • GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
    • Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
    • A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • And More…
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
    WORK ENVIRONMENT  
      
      
      
    Functional Demands:    
     
     
     
    X 
    Sedentary
     
    Light
     
    Medium
    Other
     
     
    Activity Level Throughout Workday (check one per row) 
    Physical Activity Requirements
    Occasional
    (0-35% of day)
    Frequent
    (33-66% of day)
    Continuous
    (67-100% of day)
    Not Applicable
    Sitting
     
     
    6-8 hours 
     
    Standing
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Walking
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Climbing
     
     
     
    X 
    Lifting (floor to waist level) (in pounds)
    0-10 pounds 
     
     
     
    Lifting (waist level and above) (in pounds)
    0-10 pounds 
     
     
     
    Carrying objects
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Push/pull
     
     
     
    X 
    Twisting
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Bending
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Reaching forward
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Reaching overhead
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Squat/kneel/crawl
     
     
     
    X 
    Wrist position deviation
     
    3-5 hours 
     
     
    Pinching/fine motor skills
    1-2 hours 
     
     
     
    Keyboard use/repetitive motion
     
     
    6-8 hours 
     
    Taste or smell (taste=never)
    0-1 hour 
     
     
     
    Talk or hear
     
    3-5 hours 
     
     
    Accurate 20/40 
    Very Accurate 20/20 
    Not Applicable
    Near Vision
    X 
     
    Far Vision
    X 
     
     
     
    Yes
    No
    Not Applicable 
    Color Discrimination
    X 
    Sensory Requirements 
    Minimal
    Moderate
    Accurate
    Not Applicable 
    Depth perception
    X 
     
     
    Hearing
    X 
     
     
     
    Environment Requirements
    Occupational Exposure Risk Potential
    Reasonably Anticipated
    Not Anticipated
    Blood borne pathogens
    X 
     
    Chemical
     
    X 
    Airborne communicable diseases
    X 
     
    Extreme temperatures
     
    X 
    Radiation
     
    X 
    Uneven surfaces or elevations
     
    X 
    Extreme noise levels
     
    X 
    Dust/particulate matter
     
    X 
     
    Other (exposure risks):  
     
     
    Usual workday hours:
    X 
    8
     
    10
     
    12
    Other work hours
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.