Structural (Bridge) Graduate EIT

About the role

Huitt-Zollars’ Dallas office has a great opportunity for a Structural (Bridge) Graduate Engineer-in-Training (EIT). This full-time structural position is within our transportation group and also provides the opportunity to support other disciplines on an as needed basis. HZ’s portfolio includes major bridge and transportation structures across the country including specialty analysis and signature bridges. Our portfolio includes prestressed, post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced concrete structures as well as steel structures.

Responsibilities

• Acquire an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
• Apply prescribed methods and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform tasks assigned by Professional Engineers.
• Prepare calculations in accordance with applicable design codes by following standard engineering practices and procedures. Within established guidelines.
• Prepare design plans and develop quantity calculations.
• Absorb assistance in preparation of project reports and/or design specifications.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate design concepts.
• Attend project meetings and assist with presentations.
• Interact and collaborate with others on project assignments.
• Implement Huitt-Zollars’ Quality Management Plans for project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
• Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Absorb appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
• Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Recent grad to 4 years’ experience.
• Experience with relevant technology/software such as MicroStation, OpenBridge, RISA, STADD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (MSCE) preferred.
• Successfully passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Experience in design and plan preparation of Transportation Structures preferred.

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
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities