Civil Engineer-E.I.T. - DHI Engineering

About the role

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. The company constructs and sells high-quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first-time move-up markets, and provides mortgage financing and title services through its subsidiaries. The Civil Engineer–E.I.T. will provide engineering support on a variety of residential and site development projects, applying thorough understanding of current regulatory design criteria to assist in infrastructure planning and design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in feasibility investigations for new project acquisitions including identifying project constraints, preparing cost estimates, and developing complete project schedules
• Facilitate comprehensive design plan production for regulatory agency and client submittals and approvals
• Assist the Project Manager with engineering design tasks, technical reports, and construction administration and management including site visits, bid documents, submittal reviews, and pay applications
• Coordinate and execute engineering services for assigned projects to include engineering reports, design calculations for infrastructure and drainage systems, overall grading, and pavement design
• Attend and contribute to project progress meetings and agency review meetings
• Analyze, interpret, and stay abreast of latest regulations and criteria for local, state, and federal regulatory agencies
• Implement innovative design concepts for efficiency and cost saving measures
• Conduct all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Maintain an understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve successful results and deadlines
• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to travel overnight

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Registered and active Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) in required state with ability to obtain Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Minimum 1+ years of engineering experience related to Land Development Projects (residential experience preferred)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office platforms; experience with ArcGIS preferred
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly organized

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time, and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company-provided Benefits