Water Resources Civil Engineering EIT

About the Role

Huitt-Zollars' Dallas 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.

Duties

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and modeling to support drainage and floodplain studies
• Design open channels, storm drain systems, and culverts under the guidance of a licensed PE
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and supporting documentation for assigned projects
• Coordinate with senior engineers and project managers on design revisions and QA/QC review
• Assist with 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 or Environmental Engineering
• Minimum of 2 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

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
• Work for an Employee-Owned firm

Schedule & Location

• Employment Type: 40 FT Hours
• Compensation Type: Salary
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more

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 to 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