Civil Engineer I - New Braunfels, United States - PEAK Technical Staffing USA

Description

Civil Engineer

• Assists with project scoping, budgeting and scheduling, completion of project design, and client communication.
• Applies general civil engineering design techniques and principles on a variety of both public and private water and wastewater projects.
• Prepares reports, engineering computations, hydraulic modeling, development review of plans as well as technical specifications.
• Prepares contract documents and estimates.
• Assists with construction phase services including bidding coordination, contract document approval, construction administration services, coordinates with contractor, and performs construction observation.
• Uses AutoCAD - and Civil 3D for use in preparing engineering and design drawings.

Duties above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• CAD design: 2 years;
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Civil 3D; 2+ years CAD design experience, preferred;
• Proficient with recent versions of software applications used by the company; AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Must possess good problem-solving skills and able to work well in a team environment;
• Exhibit self-initiative and independence on day to day basis;
• Excellent proofing and editing skills;
• Ability to think and visualize in three dimensions;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with staff members and clients.
• Advanced computer and internet skills;
• Experience with water, wastewater plant design, storage facilities, pump/ lift stations, sewage collection systems, distribution systems, street/road and drainage, preferred; and
• 2+ years' experience in water/wastewater, preferred.

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university;
• Master's degree in civil engineering, or another applicable field of engineering, from an accredited four-year college or university, preferred; and
• 2+ years of experience in applicable engineering field, preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Active Engineer in Training (EIT) licensure for the State of Texas or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record for the past three (3) years.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• Minimum to frequent travel between sites is required.
• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment.
• Capability of working in an outdoor environment with temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 100+ degrees to observe work progress on construction projects.
• Capability to work partially in the field where may occasionally be exposed to loud noise levels, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace.
• May be required to walk on traverse terrain typical of a construction site.
• Climb steep steps and/or ladders (50 ft in height), and other temporary or construction access points.
• Drive 50 miles or more per day to job sites or client offices.
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups or over the telephone.
• Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
• Capabilities to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.
• Capability of occasionally lifting, carrying and/or moving an object weighing up to 75 lbs.