Highway Project Engineer

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization 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 that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work. Job Description GPI seeks a Highway Project Engineer to join our Western NY operations in Buffalo, NY (Preferred) or Rochester, NY. We seek an ideal candidate with a high level of energy, a great work ethic, and pride in providing high-level engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm specializing in the design and construction of roadways and bridges. Join our team, where you will have the ability to work on projects both at a local and national level. GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for 60 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Responsibilities Apply engineering principles pertaining to and in support of the detailed plans and construction documents for highway projects under the guidance of senior engineers Develop drawings, technical specifications and construction cost estimates Progress and evaluate design details for roadway projects including pavement condition and repair, sidewalk design, signing and pavement markings, complete streets, work zone traffic control, highway alignment and profiles and drainage improvements. Utilize MicroStation ORD and/or AutoCAD to develop design plans Interface with other technical disciplines (Bridges/Drainage/Signals/Survey) Attend project meetings and participate in project site visits Mentorship and Training of Junior Engineering Staff Serve as Deputy Project Manager or Project Engineer for roadway projects within NYSDOT Regions 4 and 5 and on LDSA Projects for City and County. Participate as a GPI Representative within Local Engineering Organizations Qualifications BS Civil Engineering from an accredited university New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required or ability to obtain 5 + years of meaningful experience related to roadway engineering design Shall be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn and grow professionally Prepare design criteria using relevant codes and standards Competent use of relevant software with minimal guidanc