Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer

Location: Houston, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 3 days onsite per week

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $59.35-$77.03 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. [Export-control compliance required. See recruiter for eligibility details.]

Job Summary

The Civil Engineer will plan and conduct independent work in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline within the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Business Unit, requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures and criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates detailed phases of engineering work for the Oil, Gas and Chemicals Business Unit in the Civil, Structural and Architectural (CSA) Engineering discipline assigned to a project or staff group.
• Performs work that involves conventional engineering practice associated with civil site development design activities but may include complex features such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and/or difficult coordination requirements.
• Performs work using Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) and appropriate 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) tools.
• Plans, coordinates or prepares work specifications, technical bid evaluations and award recommendations for subcontracts or material requisitions associated with civil site development.
• Coordinates engineering efforts in assigned areas between Civil Engineering and other engineering disciplines, clients, suppliers, and contractors.
• When delegated, assumes a lead technical role over other engineers or project subgroups for completing specific tasks.
• Assists in on-the-job training of assigned personnel and provides input for their performance evaluations.
• Prepares letters to vendors and clients.
• Reviews civil site development deliverables and technical documentation produced by suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of conceptual studies, designs, reports or proposals associated with civil site development.
• Performs or assists in the performance of problem analysis and original design associated with civil site development.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of cost estimates, quantity take-offs and staffing requirements for proposals, forecasts and change orders associated with civil site development.
• Reviews and checks work of subordinate engineers associated with civil site development.
• Supports the creation of a work environment that fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of discipline engineering techniques, the design of engineered systems, and engineering and design calculations.
• Understanding of the application of Engineering Department Procedures and relevant design guides.
• Broad knowledge of the application of engineering to plant constructability as applied to construction methods and materials.
• Knowledge of current computer applications for engineering and design including appropriate knowledge of 2-D and 3-D CADD, and relevant Standard Application Programs (BSAPs) to perform the work, including Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, CulvertMaster, FlowMaster, CivilStorm, Intergraph Smart3D or equivalent applications currently in use in the industry.
• Understanding of engineering planning and control methods including computerized methods.
• Understanding of the roles played by other departments on projects including basic construction practices and the economics involved.
• Understanding of industry or regulatory codes and standards and design criteria pertinent to the Civil Engineering discipline such as those developed by AASHTO, ACI, ASTM, Asphalt Institute, PCA, etc.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to perform most assignments independently with instructions as to the general results expected; receives technical guidance from Engineering Specialists or Supervisors on unusual or complex problems.
• Ability to provide technical direction and assign work to subordinate engineers, designers, drafters, technicians and others who assist in performing specific assignments.
• Ability to independently contact vendor's representatives and project field personnel to gather or give information and contact client counterparts as directed.

Education Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A professional license in an appropriate engineering discipline from a recognized licensing board.

Required Experience

• 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Practical work experience in design engineering or relevant equivalent experience in allied types of engineering sufficient to demonstrate competence as a trained engineer.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This privately held engineering, procurement, and construction company has delivered more than 25,000 of the world's most complex and consequential infrastructure projects across 160 countries on all seven continents over more than 125 years of operation. The organization's project portfolio spans energy and industrial, infrastructure, nuclear and environmental remediation, government services, and mining and metals - with clients that include national governments, global energy companies, and the world's largest public agencies. With a Glassdoor rating of 4.0 stars from nearly 2,500 employee reviews and 78 percent of employees recommending the company to a friend, the organization offers civil and structural engineers, project controls specialists, procurement managers, and nuclear and environmental remediation professionals the opportunity to work on landmark, globally scoped projects at a scale that is nearly impossible to find elsewhere.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15183 Industry: Engineering

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