Civil Engineer - Public Works

Description

• Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates
• Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects
• Prepares portions of project technical reports, plans, specifications and estimates
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
• Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings
• Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules
• Performs moderate stormwater quality tasks
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.
• Evaluates, selects, and applies applicable standard plans/manuals, techniques, procedures, and criteria for conventional projects with few complex features
• Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting
• Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of projects
• Develops broad knowledge and skills in public works civil engineering, drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, storm water quality (LID, WQMP, SWPPP, SMARTS) and utilities
• Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Performs moderate drainage design, hydrology and hydraulics analysis tasks
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry- level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of civil engineering design experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California with a minimum of 3 years of Public Works design experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Proficient in HEC-RAS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D a plus
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Sick Leave
• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance