Civil Engineer - Land Development

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Your Opportunity

The role of Civil Engineer is to work independently and as a team member on a range of projects, from pad site developments to large master planned communities, under the guidance of a senior engineer/designer or project manager. You should be able to evaluate, select, specify, and engineer systems or products for a project, and be able to scope projects based on client interactions and standard due diligence. A Civil Engineer will perform a variety of tasks which may include calculations, design solutions, specifications and field work, and must be able to teach, guide, and develop staff effectively. The projects that a Civil Engineer may be assigned to may be broad, varied and diverse in scope. This role also analyzes proposed projects to ensure reliability, resource efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for multiple projects, which may include residential, commercial, mixed-use, urban/downtown, and/or industrial development projects
• Evaluate, select, specify, and engineer all Civil Engineered systems or products for a project
• Engage in the development of a design through sketches, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats
• Utilize technologies in development of three-dimensional models of civil systems and provides markups for supporting engineers/designers
• Prepare and revise documentation in various civil phases including concepts, preliminary site plans, diagrams, and details
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors
• Participate in client project requirement meetings and value analysis, and basic cost estimating
• Act as a resource to developing engineers, EITs, and other technical staff on multiple independent projects
• Assist senior engineers/designers with developing and managing the project scope, budget, staffing, and schedule
• May lead the preparation and coordination of the project specifications with construction documents
• Perform and oversee the performance of calculations using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software
• Utilize advanced techniques for the analysis of specialized civil elements
• Participate in constructability review
• Conducts quality assurance and quality control on projects
• Assist in the development of new standards, efficiencies and specifications for the civil group

 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Requisite knowledge and application of Civil Engineering codes and design requirements of counties and municipalities in local market (Austin metro and Central Texas);  Familiar with the process of obtaining approval from local municipal entities
• General understanding of all phases of project document production and the relationship between drawings and specifications
• Strong knowledge of civil systems, means and methods, materials, and industry standards
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies
• Thorough understanding of task assignment and schedule, budgeting, and efficient use of time and resources
• Ability to check the work of others for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought
• Thorough understanding of Civil Engineering concepts and ability to effectively communicate ideas to others
• Effective communicator and able to work in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and relevant design software, which may include AutoCAD Civil3D, GIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, WaterCAD, and PondPack (among others)

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Minimum of 3 years of experience

 

Typically, this position works in an open-concept office environment. Local travel may be required, such as attending meetings or visiting job sites. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

 

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

 

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