Applied Research Associates, Inc.
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Junior Protective Design Engineer (SD-2012-007)
Vicksburg, MS
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in structural dynamics and structural design. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred. Knowledge of finite element methods and software is preferred.

Staff Protection Design Engineer 1 (SD-2012-006)
Vicksburg, MS
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Structural, Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with an emphasis in structural dynamics and structural design, and two to five years of related work experience. M.S. or Ph.D. is preferred. Knowledge of finite element methods and software is preferred.

Home Inspector (SD-2012-005)
Biloxi, MS
High School Diploma, or equivalent. Must be able to quickly master technical specifications.  Thorough and meticulous attention to detail Proven record of reliability and integrity Self-starter with a professional demeanor . Knowledge of residential construction. Willing and able to routinely conduct inspections that include difficult to reach attic sections. Physically able to safely move through small spaces and spend reasonable amounts of time in a hot and sometimes unpleasant environment. Reliable transportation to carry assorted light tools, including a small ladder. Good driving record. Good computer skills. Good spatial reasoning skills. Post-secondary education; four year degree in Industrial Technology, Construction Management, Building Science, or similar is preferred. Hands on experience in residential construction. Drafting experience.  GPA of 3.0 or better.

Computer Science Co-op (SD-2011-011)
Vicksburg, MS
Pursuing a B.S. in computer science. Candidates must be independent, self-motivated and have excellent technical, communication, and presentation skills.

Entry Level Software Developer (SD-2011-006)
Vicksburg, MS
BS in Computer Science or related discipline. 3.0 GPA minimum. Development experience on the Microsoft .NET platform. Familiarity with development tools such as Visual Studio. Familiarity with configuration management systems such as SVN. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of developing desktop applications using Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) or WinForms is preferred. Mobile application development experience for either the iPhone or Android is preferred. Familiarity with GIS application development in systems such as Google Earth and ESRI ArcGIS is preferred. Development experience using technologies such as ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, Silverlight, JavaScript, and jQuery is preferred.

Neel Schaffer

Contact: humanresources@neel-schaffer.com

Sr. Project Manager Transportation
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and ten years’ acceptable experience; or a Master’s Degree and nine years’ experience. Must have experience as a Project Manager. Must hold a professional registration.

Engineer I Stuctures
Requires a Civil Engineering Degree and 5 years of experience in bridge design using LRFD design and Microstation. P.E. is required.

Jackson State University

Contact: feng.wang@jsums.edu

Adjunct Faculty Adviser
An adjunct faculty position is available at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Jackson State University. The position requires teaching undergraduate surveying course “Engineering Survey (lecture) (2 credit hours)” and “Engineering Survey (lab) (1 credit hour)” for the 2009 Fall semester. The minimum qualifications are: 1) must hold a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or related discipline; 2) must be a Professional Land Surveyor or have substantial experience in surveying. The salary is $4,666 for an MS degree holder and $6,000 for a Ph.D. holder. To apply for the position, please email your resume to Dr. Feng Wang at feng.wang@jsums.edu.

Waggoner Engineering

Contact: jobonline@waggonereng.com

Positions:

Engineering – GIS/CADD Technichian
Five or more years experience in civil engineering applications, with two-year college degree or technical field equivalent; advanced degree preferred. Proficiency required in use of ArcGIS and related products, AutoCADD (current release) for civil engineering related applications, and willingness and ability to learn new engineering-related computer applications

Engineering – Civil/H&H Project Engineer
Five or more years experience with BSCE and Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities are primarily in H&H engineering for production of flood insurance rate maps. Proficiency in AutoCAD, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAC and use of related office software, i.e., MS Excel.

Engineering – Civil/H&H Engineering Intern
Zero-two years experience with BSCE and EI certification. Responsibilities are primarily in the civil/H & H area with the first couple of years becoming proficient in Auto CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.

Engineering – Civil/Structural/Aviation Engineering Intern
Zero-two years experience with BSCE and EI certification. Responsibilities are primarily in the transportation area with the first couple of years becoming proficient in Auto CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.

Engineering – Civil/Transportation Engineering Intern
Zero-two years experience with BSCE and EI certification. Responsibilities are primarily in the water/wastewater area with the first couple of years becoming proficient in Auto CADD, Excel, and other engineering software.

Surveying – Party Chief
Must be a licensed PLS or have LSIT certification and have experience in performing boundary computations, writing legal descriptions, GPS processing, preparing various types of survey drawings utilizing Auto CADD, and coordinating field crews.

Planning – Sr. Planner
Minimum of five years of planning related management experience, with AICP certification. Primary responsibilities related to development of urban planning and economic development related planning services for the firm, including client service and development. Responsible to work with engineering managers and practitioners. Proficiency in suite of office software products, including word processing, computing, presentation production.

Gresham, Smith and Partners

Contact: Marty_Lovgren@gspnet.com

Transportation Engineer/Project Manager
Jackson, MS

Are you an experienced designer of complex transportation engineering solutions for traffic planning and large roadway projects? Gresham, Smith and Partners has expansive growth opportunities for the right individual!

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 6 years experience in roadway design engineering, MDOT preferred, P.E. required.

Gresham, Smith and Partners provides design and consulting solutions for the built environment that contribute to the success of national and international clients. For more than 40 years, GS&P has focused on enhancing quality of life and sustainability within communities. GS&P consists of industry-leading professionals practicing architecture and engineering design as well as scientists and highly specialized planning and strategic consultants in Aviation, Corporate and Urban Design, Environmental Compliance, Healthcare and Industrial, Land Planning, Transportation and Water Services. GS&P consistently ranks among the top architecture and engineering firms in the United States. For more information regarding GS&P, visit www.gspnet.com. EOE