Project Engineer - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Our Meriden, CT location has an opening for a Project Engineer with 5-10 years experience in bridge/highway design to work on projects throughout the New England region. Experience with ConnDOT procedures along with a PE license and familiarity with Microstation is highly desirable. This is a FT position with a very competitive benefit package within a fast growing national transportation engineering firm.

The position requires the ability to work in a team and communicate clearly with clients and team members. Ability to solve problems and plan tasks with an understanding of "Critical Path Management". Ability to clearly describe observations and convey information with sketches and technical writing.

• Participate in structural engineering assignments as part of a bridge/structure design team.
• Perform engineering calculations, propose appropriate design solutions and prepare CADD drawings as required.
• Assist in the preparation of engineering reports documenting existing conditions, proposed repairs and estimated costs.
• Progress designs from initial evaluations, through feasibility studies, design plans and final construction.
• Review shop drawings and respond to contractor requests for information on projects in construction.
• Other duties as may be assigned to meet business needs.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited engineering curriculum plus appropriate continuing education.
• At least five years experience in bridge/structure design.
• Professional Engineering License desired; completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering licensing exam required.
• Experience with AASHTO, AREMA, AISC, ACI Design Specifications.
• Routine client contact involved on technical matters.
• PC literate: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, CADD (AUTOCAD or Bentley MicroStation)
• Structural Analysis/Design programs: MIDAS, STAAD, BrR, BrD
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• CTDOT Bridge Design Manual and Standard Specifications experience desired.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. 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 which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.