Engineer Associate (Road and Highway)

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Associate Engineer (Road and Highway), Denver, CO

(This position is contingent upon award of the project to Parsons)

Parsons is one of the world’s largest transportation planning, engineering, and construction firms. We have an extensive portfolio of diverse transportation projects including rail and transit, road and highway, bridge and tunnel, and aviation infrastructure. Parsons expertise encompasses all phases of transportation engineering operations - from the initial planning stage through final design, construction, and commissioning. Parsons has the people and power to move the world.

Need:

Parsons is in need of an Associate Engineer (Road and Highway) who:

Performs a variety of engineering duties by applying basic engineering techniques and analyses within one discipline. The Engineer at this level is in a developmental mode, being trained under close supervision in the utilization of engineering theories and practices, and gaining exposure to Company procedures. Assignment may be to a structured rotational program which would include experience in several disciplines in Civil Engineering including highway design, roadway drainage, traffic engineering, and bridge design and Construction Management. Some assignments involve CAE (computer aided engineering)/CAD (computer aided design) applications. Willingness to travel or relocate to supplier, client, or construction site locations is expected.

Specific responsibilities include:

Performs various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.

Prepares or assists in preparing fundamental engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, surveys, and designs.

Assists in the preparation of detailed requisitions for material purchase, services, and subcontracts.

Under the guidance of a more senior engineer, assists in reviewing supplier drawing submittals and technical bid analyses.

Assists in the preparation and issuance of specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

Provides input to CAD Designer/Drafters working on the same project.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements:

4-year degree in Engineering (or related field) and 0-3 years of related road and highway work experience.

Requires basic engineering knowledge in civil engineering, or a related field. Desire to work in highway design, roadway drainage, traffic engineering, and/or bridge design. Familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is also required.

Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam or ability to pass exam within one year of employment.


Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world.

We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V.

Founded in 1944, Parsons, an engineering, construction, technical, and management services firm with revenues of $2.7 billion in 2010, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We conquer the toughest logistical challenges and deliver design/design-build, program/construction management, professional services, and innovative alternative delivery solutions to private industrial customers worldwide as well as to federal, regional, and local government agencies. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, environmental, and defense/security. Currently, more than 10,500 Parsons’ employees are engaged in more than 4,500 projects in 50 states and 24 countries. These dedicated workers speak 72 languages collectively, and hold more than 7,900 college degrees and professional registrations. Parsons' employees continue to go anywhere in the world, meet every technical and management challenge, and persevere until the job is done.