Entry-Level Civil Roadway Engineer

Entry Level Civil / Roadway Engineer

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 850 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD Group is seeking a Civil Engineer to add to our Roadway Design Team. We are considering opportunities in our Akron, Columbus and Independence, Ohio office locations. This is a design / production position. The ideal candidate will exhibit the following qualifications:

Role Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Registered as an EIT (Passed FE Exam).

Experience with AutoCAD and Microstation (Openroads and/or Geopack) a plus.

Ability to communicate technical thoughts clearly and concisely.

Detail-oriented approach to design.

Experience in civil design a plus.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

This position requires that the successful candidate be able to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team on larger projects.

Day-to-day role responsibilities:

Technical problem solving.

Engineering design and documentation with an emphasis on roadway / transportation projects.

Some travel and field work to collect data and develop solutions.

Preparation of construction documents based upon field surveys, available resources, and client requirements, including:

Roadway Design

Drainage Design

Cross section / Grading Design

Bike lane / sidewalk / multi use path design

Quantity takeoffs

Bid Document preparation

Collaboration with all disciplines.

Supporting projects with technical design and documentation using AutoCAD or Microstation.

GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching and company contribution

Vacation & Sick Time

And much more...

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