Graduate Civil Engineer

Baird, Hampton & Brown • Fort Worth, TX

17d

About The Position

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber. We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Graduate Civil Engineer. As an entry level position, the Graduate Civil Engineer, will learn how to work on civil projects for municipal governments and private developments. Working closely with Professional Engineers, Engineers-in-Training, and Designers, you will first develop the technical processes to create civil drawings under the direction of a Project Manager. During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side as well as the process to eventually manage the full scope of a civil engineering project. In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Engineer in Training certification or the ability to receive in one year
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

Nice To Haves

• Any experience in designing for civil projects or performing calculations; land development, commercial, industrial, land development, retail, education, municipal, roadways, water resources, or utilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office. Other relevent programs could include HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, or Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects.
• Plan and design transportation or hydraulic systems and structures, following construction and government standards using design software.
• Analyze and produce designs for stormwater, sewer, pipeline, parking, sidewalks, roadway, etc. using design software.
• Prepare site grading and utility plans, coordinating with municipal parties.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare construction documents for permitting.
• Compute load and grade requirements, water flow rates, or material stress factors to determine design specifications.
• Communicate project status with the Project Manager, client, and other relevant parties, including preparing reports, data, and project activities.

Benefits

• BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion.
• BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.
• We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs.
• We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities.
• More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees