Civil Project Engineer

Description Civil Project Engineer Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. has full-time opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer (Eng V) with5-10 years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Houston West office and within our Public Works Practice. Location: Houston West, Texas Employment Type: 40 FT Hours Compensation Type: Salary Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License) Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) Duties: Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates. Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters. Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration. Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects. Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules. Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting. Will work on all types of projects, but the focus will be on Public Works projects. This will include design development from concept design phase through completion of construction documents. The site development will include but not be limited to grading, floodplain mitigation, drainage, drainage detention, paving, and utilities. The individual will be coordinating with other disciplines within HZI and well as sub-consultants including Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, etc. throughout the design phase. The individual will also be coordinating with and providing direction to engineers-in-training, CADD technicians, and project support staff to prepare the project documents (drawings and technical specifications) for permitting and bidding. The individual will provide construction administration support for such activities as contractor submittal reviews, contractor requests for information, review of contractor monthly invoices and provide recommendations for invoice approvals, participation in construction progress meetings, occasional site visits as necessary. The individual will also provide support for the development of scopes of work, labor hour estimates, and project scheduling for new projects. On occasion as directed, individual will communicate directly with clients. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE). 5+ years of civil engineering design experience in Public Works. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel and Word software. Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision. Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely. Ability to present in a meeting. Ability to design printed and digital engineering documents. Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas. Task Manager Role Annual Performance Goals & Expectations: Having a deep understanding of how your work and contributions as a co-owner add to Huitt-Zollars’ mission and core values. Assists PM in achieving target Effective Labor Multiplier (ELM) of all associated tasks. Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process. Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge. Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project. Takes on more responsibilities and actively seeks out opportunities to grow/learn beyond their typical key responsibilities that add value to the quality, efficiency, and/or profitability of a project(s), a team(s), or the Company’s performance. This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars’ Core Value Competencies. About Huitt-Zollars: Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients. Located in more than 20 locations throughout 11 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page. Benefits & Perks: Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO) MDLive Telehealth Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability 8 Paid Holidays Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities Paid Vacation/Annual Leave Paid Sick Leave Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Benefits Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements Term Life / AD&D insurance Cancer and Specified Disease insurance Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP Work for an Employee-Owned firm Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions. Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Huitt-Zollars is a federal contractor and subcontractor and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), which prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action to employ and advance qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Huitt-Zollars