Civil Engineer II - Houston, TX

About the position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineer II to join our team in Houston, TX. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Receive general instruction on key objectives for execution.
• Work is completed using advanced engineering techniques and design principles and is reviewed by more senior staff.
• Review work produced by junior staff for quality assurance.
• Work with senior level engineers, clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on moderately complex engineering project issues.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for assigned phases of large land/site development.
• Evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria on moderately complex projects.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, and/or coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.
• Complete civil engineering work for assigned phases of large land/site development.
• Complete design work and calculations using computer-aided software.
• Make design recommendations, adaptations, and modifications.
• Assist with the development of plans, specifications, and reports.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems.
• Prepare reports and correspondence concerning the direction of assigned projects.
• Work closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required at time of hire.
• EIT certification and/or progress toward earning Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Three or more (3+) years of experience in civil engineering; land/site development industry preferred.
• Land Development engineering experience and skills; large- and small-scale drainage and BMP design preferred.
• Experience with computer applications and civil engineering design software such as Civil3D in a professional or academic setting.
• Proficiency with reading construction plans.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, AES, CIVILD, WSPGW, PCSWMM, StormCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS preferred.
• Proficient with Storm Drain Modeling and Rational Method Hydrologic Calculations.
• Proficient with Open Channel & Detention Basin Modeling and Design.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS modeling and CLOMR/LOMR applications and processing.
• Experience researching zoning, development standards, development review processes, compliance matters, regulations, and standards.
• Prepare reports, narratives, development applications, submittal documents, and response letters.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate on multiple projects, with multiple clients and sub-consultants.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects).

Benefits

• May be eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.