Description

Do you have a passion for innovative civil and transportation engineering design? Do you have a strong interest in multi-modal streets designed to improve people's quality of life? Are you looking to advance your career by joining a team that strives to provide communities with sustainable solutions for transportation? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI seeks a full-time Highway Engineer for our growing Connecticut office in Shelton, CT. We seek an individual ready to work collectively with a multi-disciplined team of engineers on exciting and challenging projects. New England projects can involve varying roadways, bridges, intersections, and trail designs, focusing on complete street projects. GPI understands our significant responsibility as engineers to provide safe, unique, and context-sensitive transportation solutions to the many communities and clients we serve. GPI offers flexible work schedules that can include time working in the office and from home when needed. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience.

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 over 55 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: https://www.gpinet.com/.

GPI’s success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which starts with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture that is felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.

What You'll Be Doing:

Create plans, specifications, and estimates for transportation projects for public agencies and municipalities in Connecticut
Develop plans from conceptual design to final contract documents, including 3-D modeling, horizontal and vertical alignments, cross-sections, grading, drainage design, and utility relocations
Utilize construction understanding to develop temporary traffic control and construction staging plans

What You Bring to the Table:

BS in Civil Engineering
PE in CT is required
Proficiency using Autodesk Civil 3D software
Experience with public agency clients, particularly CTDOT

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Summary

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.