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Job Description



GPIis seekinga civil/structural engineer to join our growing Western NY operation in the Buffalo, NY office.


Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!



GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities:

• Develop foundation designs for equipment and buildings (Piles, Spread Footers, etc)


• Design of steel-reinforced concrete, masonry, and/or wood


• Design and/or upgrade/modify replacements of transformers, oil containment systems, firewalls, bus supports, circuit breakers, disconnects, structural concrete and steel supports, control boxes, cable trenches, and conduits


• Experience in developing stormwater management facilities, site grading plans, light, medium and ultra-heavy load roadway design, reinforced concrete and water retaining structures including MSE walls, soil nail walls, as well as foundation and piling design


• Prepare and review civil/structural calculations, drawings, construction specifications, development of engineering construction cost estimates, and coordinate with interdisciplinary design teams

• BS in Civil Engineering


• 3 - 10 years experience designing civil/structural projects


• EIT required, PE preferred


• Experience using AutoCAD and MicroStation is preferred


• Ability to develop plans and calculations for a variety of new and existing concrete, steel, masonry, and/or wood structures


• Knowledge of the NYSDOT, locally administered federal aid project process for highway and bridge projects is a plus

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working