Civil Engineer - Urban Development

Huitt-Zollars•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is hiring a full-time Civil Engineer for its Phoenix, Arizona office. The role focuses on land development design for private and public projects, including water, sewer, paving, grading, drainage, and underground utilities. The engineer prepares design and construction plans, supports project teams and project managers, coordinates with EITs, designers, and drafters, and helps deliver accurate, high-quality work within client specifications, budgets, and schedules. The position is intended for a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona with at least four years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Experience with single-family and multifamily residential developments, as well as commercial and/or industrial site development, is preferred. Responsibilities and scope are expected to increase over time and with experience. The role also includes construction support, due diligence, proposal research, client relationship development, and preparation of graphics and presentation materials. Huitt-Zollars is a privately held, 100% employee-owned architecture and engineering firm established in 1975. The company provides planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services, with offices in more than 20 locations across 11 states.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
At least 4 years of experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license required; the role description specifies registration in Arizona.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to use AutoCAD and Civil 3D for design and construction plans.
Design experience with underground utilities, paving, grading, and utilities.
Experience producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports.
Strong organizational skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Thorough attention to detail.
Ability to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressure, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
Legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with single-family and multifamily residential developments.
Experience with commercial and/or industrial site development projects.

Responsibilities

Prepare design and construction plans for private development projects.
Design water, sewer, paving, grading, and drainage plans for private and public projects.
Assist the design team and project managers with all aspects of land development design.
Coordinate with EITs, designers, and drafters.
Ensure quality control measures are followed in project delivery.
Complete projects within client specifications, budgets, and schedules.
Research materials and assemblies for design and construction drawings as directed by a supervisor.
Assist with construction support, including site visits, change orders, shop drawing reviews, responses to RFIs, construction detail modifications, and punch list preparation.
Assist with fee proposal research and learn to prepare proposals.
Compose and prepare graphic materials for presentations and documents.
Prepare due diligence reports for prospective projects.
Develop client relationships that support clear communication and problem solving.
Follow and enforce Huitt-Zollars’ business processes and routinely propose more effective ways to complete assignments.
Maintain a safe, hazard-free work area and apply a safety-first approach.
Seek opportunities to grow and take on responsibilities that add value to project, team, or company quality, efficiency, or profitability.