Engineer in Training I in Las Vegas, Nevada at GCW, Inc.

As an Engineer in Training I at GCW, you will have the opportunity to work on entry-level professional engineering assignments from the designs of others, compile data, perform elementary design computations, and prepare engineering plans.

Essential Functions

• Assists with design and planning of engineering projects under supervision of the Project Manager.
• Assists with report preparation, modeling, calculations, drawing preparation and revisions, and review of shop drawings and requests-for-information.
• Interacts, as directed, with clients on an intermittent basis and gathers information from government agencies as needed.
• Assists with the preparation of cost estimates.
• Assists with study plans.
• Conducts research and preparation of draft technical specifications for review and approval by Project Manager.
• Submits requests, as directed, to appropriate government agencies.
• Works closely with CAD Technicians, Designers, other E.I.’s, and college interns to assist and complete project goals and deadlines.
• Attends in-house training programs.

Flood Control Division

• Technical and Master Drainage Studies including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
• Mastery of typical flood control modeling programs such as USACE HEC-programs, FHWA programs
• Detention Basin design
• FEMA flood zone mapping
• CCRFCD Master Plan updates
• Channel and drainage infrastructure design
• Prepare GIS and CAD Drainage Exhibits for existing and proposed conditions.
• Drainage Exhibits (Vicinity, Location, FIRM, F-MAP, SOILS, Precipitation, Drainage Basin, Facilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possesses ability to apply engineering principles to evaluate and solve basic engineering problems.
• Working knowledge of CAD Civil 3D software and Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, and Project).
• For some departments, specific working knowledge of ArcGIS software and/or WaterCAD is preferred.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors of Science degree in an appropriate engineering discipline is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: EI certificate.