[Hiring] Associate Transportation Engineer @Jaquith Consulting Group Inc

Role Description

Jaquith Consulting Group is seeking an Associate Engineer to provide entry-level engineering and technical support for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Under the direction of Senior Engineering staff, the incumbent assists with engineering design support, drafting, construction documentation, and project coordination activities. The Associate Engineer utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to prepare and modify engineering drawings, supports engineering analyses, and assists with maintaining project documentation while gaining practical experience in transportation infrastructure delivery.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, sketches, exhibits, and construction support documents using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or other approved CAD software.
• Assist engineers with engineering design, drafting, and construction support activities for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Review engineering drawings, plans, specifications, and supporting documents for completeness and accuracy under the guidance of senior staff.
• Incorporate redline markups and revisions into engineering drawings and maintain drawing files in accordance with established project standards.
• Support field engineering staff by preparing construction sketches, record drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Assist with engineering calculations, quantity takeoffs, technical reports, and preparation of project exhibits and presentations.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, surveyors, construction managers, contractors, and other project team members to support project delivery.
• Maintain organized electronic engineering files and assist with document management and version control processes.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and construction coordination activities.
• Perform other engineering and technical duties as assigned in support of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering field and a minimum of one (1) year of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience; or, in lieu of a degree, five (5) years of relevant engineering, drafting, design, or construction support experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings, drafting principles, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Experience supporting transportation, rail, highway, bridge, or other infrastructure projects.
• Experience using Autodesk AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam Revu, ProjectWise, or electronic document management systems.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward obtaining EIT.
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards and transportation engineering practices.
• Internship or academic project experience involving engineering design, CAD drafting, or construction support.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering drafting principles, CAD standards, and construction documentation practices.
• Skill in preparing, revising, and maintaining engineering drawings using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and redline markups accurately.
• Skill in performing basic engineering calculations and quantity takeoffs with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to organize and maintain electronic engineering files with reliable document management and version control.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with engineers, designers, and project team members.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines while working under the direction of senior staff.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan, profit sharing
• Paid holidays

This is a remote position.