Civil Engineer III/IV

Hargrove and Associates • Decatur, AL

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About The Position

Generally responsible for performing all aspects of complete designs for small and large civil/structural engineering assignments, applying theoretical knowledge and practical design methods under general supervision. The role supports process and manufacturing projects and includes design development, checking, procurement and construction support, and coordination with other disciplines. The engineer may lead small to medium teams and provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.

Hargrove describes its culture as founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality. The company emphasizes the value of individual contributions, collaboration to meet client needs, and a safety culture that protects the well-being of employees and others touched by its work. Hargrove is a 100% teammate-owned company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and drug-free workplace. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Structural coursework is required for structural engineering positions.
• At least 3 years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering.
• Knowledge and application of the International Building Code and associated standards, including ASCE, AISC, and ACI.
• Expertise with civil/structural analysis software, including operating the software and interpreting results.
• Knowledge of discipline-specific methods, practices, and techniques for engineering, designing, and constructing process and manufacturing projects.
• Ability to lead a small to medium team and deliver on commitments.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, either AutoCAD, MicroStation, or both.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Developed virtual-team skills and cross-divisional relationships, and ability to provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use department design and drafting standards and become familiar with project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient approaches to engineering tasks.
• Produce estimate-level preliminary designs and material take-offs appropriate to the project estimate.
• Prepare detailed design calculations and sketches for construction materials, organized for review and for use in preparing drawings and deliverables.
• Design for efficient construction-material use, ease of construction, and client expectations.
• Check other engineers’ calculations for accuracy and conformance to codes, specifications, design criteria, and good engineering practice.
• Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems, providing sketches and details needed to complete engineering drawings.
• Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to support scheduled project completion.
• Advise the senior engineer of identified design or scope changes.
• Assist with assembling scopes, drawings, and specifications into packages for civil/structural procurement inquiries or subcontract pricing.
• Review vendor drawings and drawings from other disciplines for civil/structural input.
• Develop construction specifications.
• Review fabrication drawings and other construction submittals for conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform fieldwork to gather field data, check tie-ins, and provide construction support.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced drafting and engineering personnel.
• Lead small to medium teams coordinating civil/structural work and maintaining focus on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop small work-sharing packages for interoffice execution support.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including personal paid time off.
• Health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching retirement contributions and a 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Other benefits for eligible teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level