Design Engineer in Training - Water Resources

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services, blending design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. As a certified Great Place to Work®, we embrace progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

About the role

Woolpert is hiring a Design Engineer in Training to join our dynamic Water Team at our Houston, Texas office. This position is primarily responsible for assisting with technical delivery on projects and is key in establishing and improving levels of team technical competence, quality, and efficiency. You will engage clients across the Water markets in Texas and nationwide, supporting client objectives in Water Resources Design, Drainage Design, Utilities Design, Site Civil Design, Data Analytics, Organizational Performance, Process Improvement, and related studies and analyses.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a PE and support Project Managers/Project Engineers in performing design work, preparing reports, conducting field work, and contributing to project management tasks related to stormwater design, water distribution, sanitary collection, and land development/site design.
• Use CAD Civil3D to create and/or aid in designs, prepare technical plans, specifications, and cost estimates, ensuring precision and adherence to project requirements while improving your understanding of project budgeting and financial implications.
• Assist PMs with schedules, scopes, and budgets.
• Perform design-related calculations and read/design plans.
• Identify issues and develop creative solutions.
• Attend meetings with clients and stakeholders; prepare and present your work and meeting minutes.
• Understand and follow local and state regulations across Texas, Pennsylvania, and Virginia related to design procedures, ensuring designs adhere to these standards.
• Provide quality control reviews on designs and reports.
• Actively participate in firm-wide quality initiatives, helping implement and uphold high standards across all projects.
• Depending on project needs, assume a sub-project manager role in complex projects, coordinating specific segments and gaining early leadership and project management experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years of experience (6 to 8 years preferred).
• Experience with Civil 3D is required.
• Eagerness and ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within 2 years of accepting the job.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more.

Pay

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay Range: $75,400 - $113,200 USD.