Civil Engineer in Training - EIT (Transit)

Huitt-Zollars•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Civil Engineer in Training - EIT (Transit) Role Description: Huitt-Zollars has a full-time opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Eng I at our Dallas office. The candidate will work collaborative in a team environment supporting project managers with a variety of civil engineering projects in our Transportation Practice Area. The EIT will work directly with a Professional Engineer to develop professional technical expertise and knowledge necessary to fulfill the experience requirement for licensure as a Professional Engineer.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
1-3 years of civil engineering experience (may include student internships)
Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel
Capability to utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation
Strong organizational skills
Good Communication Skills
Works well in a Team Environment
Thorough attention to detail
Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques
Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects

Nice To Haves

Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is a plus

Responsibilities

Produce design and construction drawings using information from supervisor, research data, and input from consultants
Produce design plans for private development projects and clients
Plan production will include preparations of plan and profiles of streets and other underground utilities
Assist project manager and project team with of design plans, specifications, construction support, cost estimating, geotechnical coordination
Research materials and assemblies for design and construction drawings as directed by supervisor
Conduct site visits and assist with documenting findings
Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes, and assist with general project correspondence
Compose and prepare graphic materials for presentations and documents
Assist with construction support activities such as site visits, change orders, shop drawing review, responding to RFIs, construction detail modifications, punch list preparation, etc.
Assist with research for fee proposals and be willing to learn how to prepare proposals
Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.
Productively collaborates with others and leads or encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the project team and office.
Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assignments.