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Project Engineer
Kansas City, Missouri
Garver is seeking aProject Engineerto join our growing Transportation Team in our Kansas City or Overland Park officeto continue the tradition of providing reputable service to our clients.
As part of the Transportation Team, this position will work under a project manager and support the team through the following:
- Assisting in the design and creation of construction documents on a wide variety of transportation projects.
- Establishing the roadway geometric design for both horizontal and vertical alignments including super elevation by 3D modeling of roadway corridors.
- Evaluating the drainage needs of open channels and storm sewer systems thru hydrology and hydraulic calculations
- Designing permanent and temporary traffic control during construction
- Calculating quantities and preparing cost estimates
- Assisting in technical drafting of schematics and plan sets.
In an effort to train our employees to see the "big picture" of our business, Garver provides engineers the opportunity to be involved in marketing aspects of project procurement. Garver begins the mentoring process to facilitate employees becoming a successful professional the moment they walk in the door.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
- 2-5 years ofrelated experience
- Strong communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office
- Engineer In Training (EIT)
Preferred Skills
- Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on transportation projects
- Experience with MicroStation and or Geopak Select Series 4 (SS4) or Open Roads Designer (ORD)
- Familiarity with AASHTO, MoDOT, and local design criteria and traffic publications
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Missouri or will have the ability to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire
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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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