GRADUATE ENGINEER
About The Position
Provide technical assistance in the administration and supervision of design and construction for Facilities Capital Improvement Projects. Assist with preparation and review of design/construction contracts, plans, specifications, technical reports, invoices and pay estimates, supplemental agreements or appropriations, change orders, request for information and request for council action. Attend and participate with design/construction progress meetings and on-site field observations/inspections. Assist with coordination and management of design consultants and construction contractors. Investigate and respond to inquiries by other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the general public.
Requirements
- Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers as of satisfactory standing.
- Requires graduation from an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by the Board and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.
- Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.
- No experience is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in design, construction and project management skills.
- Strong communication skills, decision oriented, problem-solving attitude and computer skills.
- Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas.
- Must obtain a Professional Engineer license in the State of Texas within seven (7) years from their hire date as a Graduate Engineer or Engineer- in-Training within the City of Houston.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance in the administration and supervision of design and construction for Facilities Capital Improvement Projects.
- Assist with preparation and review of design/construction contracts, plans, specifications, technical reports, invoices and pay estimates, supplemental agreements or appropriations, change orders, request for information and request for council action.
- Attend and participate with design/construction progress meetings and on-site field observations/inspections.
- Assist with coordination and management of design consultants and construction contractors.
- Investigate and respond to inquiries by other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the general public.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
