Civil Engineering EIT - Public Works

About the role

Huitt-Zollars' El Paso office has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineering Staff EIT. Project opportunities include roadways, water & wastewater, drainage, parks, sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle lanes, site planning, grading, traffic safety, utilities, construction document preparation, and construction phase services. Position responsibilities will incrementally increase over time and with experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, analysis, and design of public infrastructure projects including water distribution systems, sanitary sewer systems, stormwater drainage systems, roadway improvements, utility relocations, and site development projects for municipal and public agency clients.
• Prepare engineering plans, profiles, details, specifications, exhibits, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software under the direction of licensed Professional Engineers.
• Support the design of water, wastewater, and stormwater improvement projects including pipeline design, utility coordination, grading, drainage analysis, stormwater conveyance systems, detention facilities, and roadway drainage improvements.
• Absorb and prepare hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, water and sewer modeling, drainage reports, and technical studies using industry-standard software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GIS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, Civil 3D, XPSWMM, and related engineering tools.
• Participate in site civil design efforts including grading, paving, utility layout, erosion control, stormwater management, and site drainage improvements for public and private development projects.
• Assist Project Managers and design teams with project coordination, permitting, utility research, quantity calculations, cost estimating, bid document preparation, and construction phase services.
• Conduct field visits, site investigations, construction observations, and coordination meetings with clients, utility agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Absorb preparation of meeting minutes, technical memoranda, reports, exhibits, presentations, and project correspondence.
• Support construction management and construction administration activities including review of shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, contractor questions, and field documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, environmental, transportation, survey, and construction management staff.
• Perform assignments with increasing responsibility and technical complexity as experience and professional development progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering preferred; however, candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines may be considered based on relevant experience and qualifications.
• 1–3 years of relevant engineering or infrastructure design experience preferred. Recent graduates with strong internship, co-op, or related project experience are encouraged to apply.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification preferred, or ability to obtain EIT certification within a reasonable timeframe after hire.
• Experience or interest in water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, roadway, utility infrastructure, or site civil engineering projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, WaterCAD, SewerGEMS, GIS, XPSWMM, or similar programs is a plus.
• Experience with preparation of grading plans, utility plans, drainage studies, plan and profile sheets, and construction documents is desirable.
• Construction management, construction inspection, or construction administration experience is considered a plus.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and work within project schedules and budgets.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to perform field visits and occasional site work related to engineering and construction projects.
• Desire to grow professionally within a multidisciplinary public works engineering environment.

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 10 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

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• May be required drive to visit client or project sites for short periods of time
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities