We are looking for an (EI) to support our SWFL office located in Downtown Fort Myers. We are a Ft Myers based civil engineering firm, specializing in the design of transportation infrastructure including bridges, highways, drainage systems, intersection control, and signalization for public and private agencies.
Why You’ll Love This Job:
- Impact: You’ll help create the next generation of Florida’s infrastructure: roads, drainage and signalization—designed and built to the highest standards of safety, quality, and innovation.
- Never a dull moment! Tasks and project types vary day by day. This multi-disciplinary role will cover many civil aspects: from roadway and bridges to signalization and drainage, from proposals to inspection reports to plan sheets, you’ll touch every corner of engineering and never get bored!
- Growth Opportunities: Want to see how road networks are really intended to operate? With this role you will come to understand how Florida roadways function. There’s also a chance to rotate into the field and watch the action up close, making you a better designer in the process!
What You’ll Need:
- On track for bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clear driving record.
- E.I. Certificate or plan to obtain E.I. within 1-yr of hire
- Experience with drafting software (MicroStation, OpenRoads/OpenBridge) is a plus.
- An understanding of engineering principles and civil design practices.
- Familiarity or ready to learn MUTCD, AASHTO/Florida Greenbook, TR-55 Hydrology Manual.
- Familiarity or ready to learn engineering analysis software (Mathcad, Macro-Enabled Excel, StormWise, Bentley WaterCAD and StormCAD).
- Ability to review digital drawings, documents, and technical plans on a standard computer screen.
- Ability to work primarily sitting at a desk chair for up to 4-hour stretches.
Responsibilities
- Design and Draft Civil Engineering Transportation Projects under the guidance of Experienced Engineers, but willingness to show initiative and work independently over time.
- Involved in projects that include various Transportation Engineering elements: design of roadways, drainage infrastructure, stormwater management, intersections, and signalization.
- Assist in the analysis and design of various roadway elements: geometric design, drainage analysis and design, utility design and coordination, traffic analysis, intersection control evaluation, and temporary traffic control.
- Assist in the preparation of project quantities and cost estimates.
Career Path & Salary:
- Start here and grow! This position is intended to begin your training in a career in multi-disciplinary engineering. Upon graduation, you may be offered a full-time position, eventually gaining a Professional Engineering License.
- Salary negotiated based on qualifications/ credentials/ experience, etc.
Other:
- Full benefits for full-time employees.
- No Relocation or Temporary Living is offered for this position.
- Background checks and driving records required.
- HighSpans is a Drug-free workplace, and equal opportunity employer.
- HighSpans participates in E-Verify.
