Engineer In Training

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

Engineer-In-Training serves as a point of contact for construction contractor and client field representative for highway and/or bridge construction. Under direction of an Engineer, provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and requests for payment. May provide oversight and review of SiteManager activities to ensure compliance with contract. Requires successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE). Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors, and management of CEI personnel activities.

• Review and interpret plans, specifications, construction schedules and other construction documents for clarity, completeness, sequence and constructability
• Foster continuous coordination between all stakeholders
• Assist the CEI project manager in organizing and conducting the pre-construction meetings
• Coordinate with project manager to monitor CEI budget. Take corrective action as required to manage both staffing and schedule
• Monitor construction activities including work zone traffic control
• Track construction, including material on hand. Review daily work reports of Inspection Staff for thoroughness and accuracy
• Evaluate and make recommendations to project manager regarding contractor’s request for payment
• With concurrence of the project manager, administer the change order process; review requests for schedule or cost adjustment and negotiate changes to the contract; prepare change order documents for approval
• At direction of the project manager, plan, schedule and coordinate construction inspection activities and material testing operations
• Provide guidance and direction, as appropriate, to the on-site CEI project staff
• Support project manager during the project close out phase
• Maintain effective client relationships and leverage project experience to win work
• Assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations, ensuring the highest quality of information and documentation output
• Review implementation of established procedures and implement preventive and corrective actions
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals
  
  

What You Bring to SAM

• Must demonstrate Certificate of Engineer in Training (EIT)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience related to construction engineering / construction management for transportation projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or related Engineering program
• Thorough knowledge of Client / DOT specifications and standards is required
• Experience performing barricade and environmental inspections preferred
• General knowledge of bridge class construction and inspection procedures
• Experience with SiteManager, Primavera or other scheduling software preferred
• Proficient in MS Word / Excel / Outlook
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
• Availability to work outside normal business hours as required
• Basic understanding of fundamental cost accounting practices
• Excellent listening, communication and organizational skills
• Flexibility to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours
  
  

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness travel leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
  
  

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.