Civil Engineer - Transportation Design Engineer - Recent Grad

Basis Partners
life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
Mar 04, 2025
Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80905Compensation Range: Compensation range: $32.00 to $38.00 per hour. This position is considered non-exempt under FLSA. This is an estimated pay range. Final pay rate will be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, job related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.Job Summary:Are you interested in applying your Civil Engineering degree in the field of Transportation Design as you pursue your Professional Engineering license?Basis Partners, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is searching for an early career level Civil Engineer (EIT) whose passion is centered around Transportation specializing in Roadway and Drainage design projects. On day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training.Your evolution as a Transportation Design Engineer:A foundational aspect of the position will be to gain a solid understanding of a design project's lifecycle including the planning, scoping, standards, processes and quality assurance that govern projects.You will be developing critical skills by participating in a variety of design projects through carrying out important engineering tasks such as: Creating conceptual designs and evaluating against industry standards, regulations, and client expectations. Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from project sites, prior studies, surveys, as-built drawings, historical data, etc. as inputs into project development, design, and construction. Calculating quantities for cost estimating and job bidding purposes. Participating in quality reviews and revisions to ensure compliance with our internal and client quality standards. Providing detailed information to support the project such as photo's, sketches, exhibits, drawings, calculations, measurements, and other necessary information. Identifying and addressing design constraints, constructability issues and the resolution thereof. Providing valuable input into design best practices. As you gain experience working on a variety of transportation projects, you will learn how different deliverables for a variety of clients translate into actionable project budgeting, planning, and scoping that guides the team through project completion. You will also use the some of the best technology and tools used in transportation design such as: CADD/Design software (Bentley OpenRoads Designer) Bluebeam Microsoft Office Suite Your career progression is expected to evolve into more responsibilities for engineering and design tasks of increased complexity and impact while being mentored and challenged along the way with the support of the entire design team. Not only will you learn and grow along-side Basis Partners' professionals, we also strongly encourage and support your participation in industry associations where you have the opportunity to attend conferences, training events, and networking opportunities to further your involvement and engagement in our profession and our industry. Minimum Qualifications/Experience: B.S. Civil Engineering 0-2 years' experience in civil engineering Pursing your Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification with the expectation of sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in the future Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite particularly Excel Excellent written and oral communication skills including technical writing (preferred) Mature interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability Excellent organizational skills Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment About Us: Basis Partners is a Colorado-based, people, team, and locally focused civil engineering consulting firm providing services to public agencies in the transportation industry. We are a consulting firm that is a sharp contrast to our competitors. Sure, we do the same work, but we are different from the rest in the way we handle projects, build cohesiveness, energy, skills, and local pride. It is firmly believed that if you place people first something remarkable will happen. It creates a community of fun, passionate individuals who help make their communities better, safer places to live. At Basis Partners, on day one, you will be doing work that matters alongside other talented and collaborative team members while building the foundation of your career through practical and hands on experience, coaching, mentoring, and training. It's in our core to care for our community, our team, and our clients. Helping with the infrastructure of our community is a source of pride for our team. We can drive down a road, interstate, or cross a bridge and say, 'Wow, I was on a team that helped with that project! Our team lives and works here and we want to make sure we give back to the communities we serve by volunteering and supporting local organizations. We love to 'keep it local'! Check us out on social media and our website to learn more about us. Websitewww.basisp.com Follow us onFacebook,Instagram,LinkedIn&Twitter Benefit Summary: 401(k) with employer match (Roth and Traditional options) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Health savings account with employer contributions Dependent care flexible spending account Disability insurance (short term and long term) Company-paid life insurance with buy up provision Paid time off (PTO and Holiday) Parental leave (pregnancy and parental) Training and career progression to support and encourage you throughout the different stages of your career goals Relocation assistance available