Graduate Engineer, Municipal
About The Position
Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. CobbFendley is always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance its ability to provide clients with exceptional service. At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. The company offers a New Hire Program geared specifically to the successful onboarding and integration of new hires, and Development Opportunities for professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources. CobbFendley is seeking a Municipal Graduate Engineer in its Fort Bend and Pearland office.
Requirements
- Basic understanding and minimal practical experience; requires guidance and supervision.
- No experience is required.
- EIT preferred.
- Knowledge of standard engineering and scientific techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out tasks.
- Skills including use of industry-standard computer software for the position (i.e., software such as CADD, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, GIS, and Hydrologic/Hydraulic models).
- Ability to use spreadsheets, word processing, and standard office software.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience
Responsibilities
- Complete simple application of design and analysis using determined software and criteria, under the direction of a Professional Engineer.
- Exercise limited judgment on details of work including preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
- Utilize Company resources to begin understanding QA/QC processes and procedures.
- Work with supervisor, project manager, mentors, and various internal personnel to complete assignments within discipline.
- Utilize formal education including fundamentals of engineering and apply it in assignments.
- Work with internal clients daily and escalate concerns when needed.
- Support CobbFendley Project Managers and Engineers with engineering design tasks for various Municipal projects.
- Under direct supervision, perform standard Engineering work requiring application of standard established techniques and procedures to carry out tasks.
- Perform civil engineering design, design calculations, analysis, field visits, plans, and interpret plans from other engineering related disciplines.
- Assist Project Manager by providing project engineering design and task management for assigned projects in a variety of applications ranging from feasibility studies to final as-built maintenance records.
- Prepare civil drawing packages, specifications, and construction cost estimates according to the project scope and schedule.
- Work with Project Manager to identify and resolve design conflicts.
- Assist with clients to create drawing packages following Client policies and guidelines, applicable codes, regulations, and rules.
- Utilize multiple software solutions to maximize the effectiveness and efficiencies of our services such as Autocad Civil3D, Microstation or ORD.
- Become familiar with all service offerings provided by CobbFendley to ensure the ability to look for project opportunities for all services provided by our firm within one (1) year.
- Travel to project sites and other CobbFendley offices, as required, to perform these duties.
- Apply technical expertise and be able to work with a project team on conventional and unconventional projects.
- Perform independent research and delegate changing priorities.
Benefits
- New Hire Program
- Development Opportunities (Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources)
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Profit-sharing Contributions
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer Funded Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Programs
- Fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases (for FMLA-eligible employees)
- Fully paid leave in the amounts of two (2) weeks for paternity or adoptions cases (for FMLA-eligible employees)
- Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 (Winter Holiday)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
