Civil Engineering Staff - EIT

Huitt-Zollars•Austin, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Huitt-Zollars' Austin, Texas office has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineering Staff EIT. Project opportunities include roadways, water & wastewater, drainage, parks, sidewalks, shared use paths, bicycle lanes, site planning, grading, traffic safety, utilities, construction document preparation, and construction phase services. Position responsibilities will incrementally increase over time and with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
1-3 years’ related experience.
Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam / EIT certification (or must be obtained within reasonable time after hire).
Proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
Capability to utilize AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Strong organizational skills.
Good Communication Skills.
Works well in a Team Environment and has the ability to collaborate both in-person and virtually with fellow team members.
Thorough attention to detail.
Strong knowledge of construction and engineering means, methods and techniques.
Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects.
Ability to review and understand construction documents and plans, calculations, and/or models.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

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.
Design and drafting of site development projects and offsite improvements; potential for work in other practice areas (public works, transportation) as workload dictates; site work includes grading, drainage, LID).
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare plan and profile construction drawings.
Assist project manager with of design plans, specifications, construction support, cost estimating.
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.
Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic studies, drainage analysis and design, FEMA permitting, and construction documents for a wide range of water resources projects for both public and private clients.
Analysis and design will include use of HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GIS, XPSWMM, Civil 3D and various drainage tools. Our projects require the application of cutting-edge software and engineering judgment to develop sustainable solutions for our clients.
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.