Technical Assistant

Overview

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:

* Assist with inspection to assure that contractors build a quality construction project.


* Assigned duties to specific activities to assure plans, specifications, standards and Q.C. Plans are adhered to.


* Comply with the District and project specific overtime requirements.


* Meet with the Department Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.


* Complete PSA's and work sheets daily.


* Request from Manager/ Supervisor assistance for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.


* Participates in daily huddles with field staff.



Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

* One (1) year minimum of experience as a Technical Assistant 1 (TA-1) and must successfully complete the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.


* Or one (1) year minimum of transportation industry experience in highway/ bridge design or construction inspection and has a high School Diploma, GED or post-secondary education and has abilities to read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume, and must successfully complete the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.


* Or two (2) years minimum of non-transportation related design, construction, or construction inspection experience and has a high School Diploma, GED or post-secondary education and has abilities to read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume, and must successfully complete the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.


* Or holds a minimum of an Associate's of Science degree in Engineering or closely related field and must successfully complete the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.


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



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.