Graduate Engineer

About the role

Baxter & Woodman is seeking applicants to work on-site at the City of Houston Public Works in their Wastewater Operations division. This position would require you to provide engineering services for various municipal projects and offers the opportunity to work directly with firm clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site engineering services to the City of Houston.
• Responsible for the collection, conveyance, and treatment of municipal wastewater across the Houston area.
• Assist Project Manager(s) by providing engineering design support on various municipal projects, including wastewater collection system design.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications, design calculations, various engineering reports and feasibility studies, bond application reports, quantity and cost estimates, and schedules.
• Periodically conduct on-site observation of construction projects progress, take measurements, and coordinate with field project representatives and/or contractors.
• Work assignments will include working both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in the state of Texas or be capable of passing, or transferring, exam within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, property owners, and permit applicants.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with sanitary sewer systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to travel throughout our service area (own transportation).
• Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.

Qualifications

• Must have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam in the state of Texas or be capable of passing, or transferring, exam within the first six months of employment.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with sanitary sewer systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to travel throughout our service area (own transportation).
• Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.

Skills

• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, property owners, and permit applicants.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with sanitary sewer systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to travel throughout our service area (own transportation).
• Strong verbal, computer, organizational, and writing skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents and cancer.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home and/or work a flexible schedule on eligible positions.
• 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $74,000 to $77,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Schedule

Work Hours: 8am-5pm (On-site)