Civil Engineer - Huntingburg, United States - Cash Waggner & Associates

Description

Civil Engineer Job Summary:

The Civil Engineer will design, plan, and supervise the construction of site development and infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, dams, pipelines, water, and sewage systems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage and direct field crew activities.
• Consult with and provide guidance to project stakeholders and managerial staff regarding engineering requirements for construction of various designs, modifications, and structural repairs.
• Use design software and drawing tools to accurately render and communicate designs; plans and designs other necessary and related systems and structures such as transportation or hydraulics.
• Assess strength of foundations, concrete, asphalt, or steel by testing materials and soil.
• Set design specifications by computing load and grade requirements, material stress factors, water flow rates, and similar parameters.
• Plan projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, and other geologic and topographical data.
• Draft and presents reports on topics related to projects such as environmental impact statements and right-of-way descriptions.
• Estimate materials, equipment, and labor needed to determine project costs.
• Collaborate with architects, surveyors and contractors to ensure projects progress properly.
• Collaborate with surveyors (or direct and participate in surveying) to establish installations or reference points, grades, elevations, and other factors that will affect construction.
• Monitor project progress and ensure design specifications, safety, and sanitation standards are met.
• On completion of a project, inspect, repair, and maintain the structures as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Proficient in computer-assisted design (CAD) and other design, data recording, and analyzation software.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings, bridges, roads, and other related structures.
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations related to assigned projects.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be both creative and analytical.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Licensure preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas.

Salary and Hourly wages are based on experience.

Benefits:

• Medical Benefits

• 401K

• Vision

• Dental

• Paid Time Off
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