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Project Engineer
Atlanta, Georgia
Garver is seeking aProject Engineerto join our growing Transportation Team inAtlanta, GAto continue the tradition of providing quality service to our clients.
Responsibilities in this position will include:
- Performing engineering design of roadway projects for state and local DOTs including horizontal and vertical geometry, corridor modeling including roadside design, pavement design, drainage systems, utility coordination, signing and marking, and erosion and sedimentation control.
- Preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and calculations necessary for a complete deliverable package to the client.
- Coordinating design with other disciplines and subconsultants.
- Interacting with the design team, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Mentoring and training younger engineers on roadway design.
- Supporting the Senior Project Engineer during Bid Phase and Construction including answering Requests for Information (RFI), preparing addenda and plan revisions.
- Representing Garver at industry events and in professional organizations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program.
- Registered Engineer In Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) in GA or ability to obtain within 1 year.
- Two (2) to five (5) years of progressive transportation design experience in Georgia that includes technical knowledge of roadway design with sufficient knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, the Manual Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD), GDOT Design Policy Manual, GDOT Standards, Details, and Specifications, and the Department of Justice ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADAAG/PROWAG) Guidelines.
- Proficiency with Bentley products, particularly Microstation and OpenRoads Designer.
- Knowledgeable in the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Plan Development Process (PDP), Plan Presentation Guide (PPG), and Electronic Design Guidelines (EDG).
- Good interpersonal skills and a team-first mentality.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience as a consultant working with GDOT and county/municipal clients on transportation projects.
- Thorough understanding of the GDOT Environmental Procedures Manual (EPM), GDOT Utility Accommodation Policy, GDOT ROW acquisition procedures, GDOT Locally Administered Projects (LAP), and GDOT Office of Materials and Testing (OMAT) Geotechnical Manual.
- OpenRoads Designer 3D modeling and plan production proficiency in the GDOT workspace.
- Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GSWCC) Level II Certification
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Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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