Structural Engineer

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars has a great full-time opportunity for a Structural Engineer (Bridge) PE at our Dallas office
. This position may also be located in Dallas or Austin, TX. This full-time structural position is within our transportation group and also provides the opportunity to support other disciplines on an as needed basis. HZ's portfolio includes prestressed, post-tensioned and conventionally reinforced concrete structures as well as steel structures.

Location: Dallas, or Austin, Texas

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Registration(s): PE License

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

• Technical and managerial responsibilities are dependent on experience level
• Apply prescribed methods and procedures in accordance with established criteria
• Prepare calculations in accordance with applicable design codes by following standard engineering practices and procedures within established guidelines
• Prepare detailed designs, plans and specifications for bridges and other transportation structures
• Manage all project aspects including scope of work development, fee development, and subconsultant management
• Assist business development and project pursuits
• Interact and collaborate with clients, owners and other highway disciplines
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Implement Huitt-Zollars' Quality Management Plans for project deliverables

Key Responsibilities:

• Productively collaborates with PMs and other project TMs and leads or encourages task teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.
• Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensures quality control measures are being adhered to on assigned project tasks and daily operations.
• Understands duties and responsibilities, possesses necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintains job knowledge current.
• Assist with appropriate administrative and project support tasks supporting the needs of the PM on assigned project tasks.
• Complete project task assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.
• Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Effectively leads, creates, plans, executes project tasks on a project.
• Sharing Information: Conveying up-to date information in the most efficient and useful manner to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Critical Thinking: Analyzing problems and solutions by evaluating the quality of the information available from different sources and avoiding decision-making bias.
• Executes Strategy: Ensuring that people remain focused on accomplishing strategic goals by thoughtfully planning tasks and overcoming obstacles.
• Fosters a Learning Culture: Creating an inspiring and engaging atmosphere where people feel motivated to grow, experiment, and learn new skills.
• Identifies Talent: Actively maintaining awareness of internal and external talent, current abilities, and hiring needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE), Master's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (MSCE) is a plus
• Licensed Professional Engineer in State of Texas
• Ability to obtain license in other states
• Proficient with TxDOT design practice and guidelines highly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Experience with relevant technology/software such as Micro Station, Open Roads, RISA, STADD
• Passionate about transportation and major highway design projects
• Ability to work / lead in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value Competencies.

About Huitt-Zollars:

• Huitt-Zollars, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned leading Architectural and Engineering (A/E) firm since being established in 1975. Since then, our firm has been providing innovative planning, engineering, architectural and interior design, construction and program management, and design-build services to our clients.
• Located in more than 20 locations throughout 10 different US states, Huitt-Zollars holds a vision to improve the environment in which we live, work, and play. Employees/co-owners can expect to collaborate with their team, listen to client and community needs, and deliver world-class professional services. Learn more about a career with #team
  
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• Health insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX Blue Choice PPO)
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Team building events and activities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

This position will office out of our Dallas, TX location in a 'Class A' office space including a state-of-the-art gym (no cost), covered parking, food court, and more.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at…