Junior Project Engineer
Junior Project Engineer (JPE) - Roadway/Bridge Construction
EOS Engineering LLC. 1310 Hillcrest Hts Alpharetta Georgia. 30005
Job Location: Savannah, Georgia.
Position: Full time onsite.
Opportunity Overview:
Are you ready to start your career on a project that will make history? EOS Engineering is offering a rare opportunity for a recent graduate to work on a one-of-a-kind bridge project, the first of its kind in the world, located in beautiful, historic Savannah, Georgia. This is not routine construction. This is a landmark infrastructure effort on a major river-crossing structure that serves as a critical gateway to one of the busiest ports in the United States. The project involves complex coordination, marine navigation considerations, structural innovation, and high-profile stakeholder engagement. You will gain hands-on exposure to real-time construction operations, field decision-making, quality assurance, and agency coordination, all while contributing to a transformative bridge improvement that will leave a lasting impact on the region’s transportation network. If you are passionate about infrastructure and want early-career experience on a signature project of statewide and national importance, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Qualifications and Requirements:
● Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or other related fields from an accredited program
● Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law
● 0 - 2 years of experience in Roadway Construction
● Working knowledge of Microsoft office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
● Passionate about infrastructure construction, especially roadways and bridges.
● Previous internship related to roadway construction preferred
Responsibilities:
● General level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas, such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing
● Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment, may include providing work directions to others
● The JPE will perform independent complex inspections of roadways, structure construction processes, and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract
● The JPE will perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections
● The JPE may perform project engineering duties in lieu of Project Engineer on small construction projects (construction projects with Let amounts less than $10,000,000.00).
● Work includes inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices
● JPE may also perform complex variety of calculations and computations
● JPE will perform contract documentation duties, which includes field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation
● Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out, and otherduties and responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of specifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods and equipment used in highway construction and engineering. Thorough knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations related to highway/transportation engineering. Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and all other documents associated with the project.
Certifications to be gained within the six months of employment:
1. GDOT Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS).
2. GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
3. GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control).
4. Completion of Project Management Training Program equivalent to GDOT Project Engineer’s Academy or demonstrated experience managing projects similar in size and complexity.
5. OSHA 10
6. Traffic Control Supervisor