TranSystems Corporation is hiring: Entry-Level Marine Civil Engineer in Baltimor

Overview

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!

Responsibilities

Gannet Fleming TranSystems is seeking a talented Entry-Level Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Marine Industrial Engineering team. As a key team member, you will contribute to various civil engineering projects, including marine terminal planning, coastal developments, dredging operations, site development, industrial manufacturing, stormwater management, utility design, hydraulics, and industrial rail sidings. Your responsibilities will encompass civil engineering design, construction document preparation, and project coordination with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and team members. To excel in this role, you must possess a strong foundation in civil engineering principles, proficiency in CAD software, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality projects. At TranSystems, we prioritize work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support your professional and personal growth.

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop conceptual designs and detailed construction documents using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and OpenRoads.
• Conduct investigative design studies, prepare reports, and create maps and databases. GIS experience is preferred but not required.
• Collaborate with internal teams, architects, and external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.
• Analyze data to address complex design issues, including utility conflicts, permit limitations, and infrastructure challenges.
• Design conceptual plans for port terminal and marine infrastructure expansions, including waterfront structures.
• Assist in preparing construction cost estimates and related budgeting tasks.
• Draft and review technical specifications, ensuring adherence to industry standards and familiarity with the MasterSpec format for construction documentation.
• Participate in site inspections and field data collection for project verification.
• Utilize various software tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Flowmaster, Autodesk SSA, ICPR4, Watergems, and Hydroflow, to support design and analysis.
• Follow guidance from Project Managers and Senior Engineers to meet project objectives and deadlines.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience in civil engineering design.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam (required).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and 3D civil modeling software.
• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and various engineering software tools.
• Familiarity with relevant design codes, including AASHTO, AREMA, and AWWA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and shop drawings, with experience evaluating contractor compliance with construction plans and specifications.
• Team-oriented mindset with strong communication skills, excellent organization, and effective time management.
• Open to diverse perspectives, actively engages in problem-solving, learns from peers, and fosters collaborative learning within the team.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing project requirements and work environments.
• Possesses a strong problem-solving ability and can identify and implement innovative solutions.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (E.g. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and drive a car or pickup truck. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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.