Job Description:

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

What you'll be challenged to do: 

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is excited to announce we are actively searching for an Entry Level Bridge Structural Engineer to join our award-winning team in our Schaumburg, IL office. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with National and Local Building Codes, develop loads.


• Assist with structural design and analysis (steel, concrete, wood, masonry) associated with building and marine structures, foundations and equipment support, framing/bracing, and any other tasks as assigned.


• Assist in modeling/analyzing lateral systems.


• Assist with preparing project cost estimates.


• Assist in evaluation studies and help to develop reports.


• Assist with field work during design, analysis and construction phases.  Daily tasks may include field inspection work, concrete testing, rebar, structural steel, metal stud and metal deck inspections, structural repair inspections, writing field reports and transcribing field notes into report form.


• Assist in submittal review process, including structural steel fabrication drawings, proprietary systems, performance design items, concrete reinforcement drawings and concrete mix designs.


• Assist with design & document/deliverable coordination with other project disciplines.


• Work with structural computer analysis and graphical software packages and MS Office.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) or Bachelors of Science in Architectural Engineering (Structural Option) from an ABET accredited school.


• Experience in MS-Office; Experience with Structural analysis and CADD programs such as AutoCAD, Microstation, RAM, REVIT and STAADPRO preferred. 


• Good communication skills.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

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

• EIT (Preferred)


• Masters Degree (preferred)

Working Conditions:  

• Majority of work conducted in the office.  Occasionally, will be requested to assist in field evaluations. 


• Must be able to carry 30-50 lbs and able to climb ladders.


• Overtime varies as required (±5 Hours/Week).

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.

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.

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