Engineer (EI) - Water Resources

Houston Engineering, Inc. • Alexandria, MN

62d • $31 - $34

About The Position

Civil engineering is a diverse field, and as a new engineer, it can take time to figure out where your passion lies. If you’ve started your career as a civil engineer and feel like you are stuck in a rut or your current position isn’t a good fit, check out this opportunity on our Water Resources team at Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI). HEI is a full-service civil engineering, surveying, environmental, and technology solutions consulting firm with multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Our water resources engineers work on a variety of exciting projects including design work for dams, levees, lakes, streams, stormwater management, flood risk reduction, watershed planning, hydraulic structures, and other projects related to Water Resources Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in Civil Engineering
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills.
• Solid critical thinking skills, along with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude under pressure, strong team player, responsible, and self-motivated.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirement of sponsorship at any point in the future. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Valid Driver’s License and in good standing with periodic travel necessary

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Autocad Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use AutoCAD Civil 3D to design various project features and ArcGIS for watershed planning.
• Prepare design computations and quantity estimates under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
• Assist in preparation of reports, specifications, plan creation, and permit applications.
• Interface with CAD and GIS designers and coordinate with other engineering departments on complex multi-discipline projects.
• Assist in client contact and communications.
• May include onsite construction observation and other field work duties including surveying, stream assessments, and wetland delineations.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• significate annual bonuses
• employee paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, generous 401(k) match, access to HSA, FSAs, flexible schedules, annual HEI logo wear

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees