Senior Civil Engineer

WGI•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sr. Civil/Design Engineer with 15 to 20 years of professional experience to be a leader on our Civil Engineering team in one of our Texas office s . At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond. WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today! WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program. In this position you will provide a broad spectrum of design engineering leadership and manage the preparation of civil engineering projects, team member training and implementation of a QA/QC process for clients such as state, county and local governments as well as private development clients . The candidate will be a guide to project teams working in a fast-paced , project and client centered engineering environment where projects may range from large scale multi-year municipal programs to residential communities or commercial developments. Over the last two decades, WGI has been involved in many of Texas’ largest and most complex projects.  As a firm we continue to grow and look forward to the opportunity to add talented engineers who are eager to work on exciting projects and grow professionally themselves and help the overall team grow as technical leaders in their community. #LI-Onsite

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college ;
Active registration as a Texas Professional Engineer (PE) is and NCEES registration for multi-state accreditation preferred ;
Site Civil and/or utility (water and sewer) engineering experience ;
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and web browser applications ;
Knowledge of engineering theories and methodologies ;
Proficiency in CAD D is preferred ;
Familiarity with modeling software (ICPR, EPANET. Water CAD , HecRas , etc ) is helpful, although not ;
Strong work ethic and excellent written and verbal skills ;
Ability to mentor junior level and mid-level engineers

Responsibilities

Assist design team s in the d evelop ment of engineering designs including Construction plans, profiles, utility design, roadway design, plan details and specifications ;
Prepare engineering documents including storm water d esign r eports, permit applicatio ns, opinions of probably cost , and supporting calculations ;
Coordinate project designs with other disciplines to determine resource needs, subconsultant partners, and authorities having jurisdiction , and resolve technical issues and concerns of clients and projects ;
Coordinates with project managers, clients, and client representatives to ensure scope delivery, evaluate deliverables and ensure adherence to contract documents ;
Evaluate the work of technical staff and provide feedback and/or correction based on client needs and regulatory requirements;
Produce written specifications for materials, implementation and construction methods ;
Take the lead in developing project design approaches and concepts on assigned projects in coordination with project managers and request assistance from available technical staff when needed ;
Assist project manager in establishing budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules , and project information through meetings to project staff;
Coordinates with local jurisdictional authorities, utilities, and municipalities to ensure understanding and compliance with industry and regulatory standards ;
Provide direction on design and code requirements, specifically in the City of Austin and surrounding local jurisdictions .
Participate and develop a leadership role in local, regional or State level technical engineering associations including ACEC, TSPE, or ASCE.
Assist division managers in the development and execution of technical training programs for staff ;
Continue to develop, mature and implement successful QAQC strategies, project delivery best practices, and innovative design solutions to increase project delivery efficiency and effectiveness;
Act as a mentor to aid in the professional development of junior level staff.