Civil Engineer - Public Works

Description

Civil Engineer - Public Works

Role

Description:

Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer (Eng IV) with at least four years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer for our Irvine office. This role works collaboratively in a team environment providing engineering design for public works, hydrology/hydraulics, and utility projects.

Location:

Irvine, California

Employment Type:

40 FT Hours

Compensation Type:
Salary

Registration(s):
Professional Engineer

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)

Duties:

* Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of design schematics, construction plans, specifications and estimates.

* Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate the construction administration.

* Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects.

* Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules.

* Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting.

* Develops broad knowledge and skills in public works civil engineering, drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, storm water quality (LID, WQMP, SWPPP, SMARTS) and utilities.

* Evaluates, selects, and applies applicable standard plans/manuals, techniques, procedures, and criteria for conventional projects with few complex features.

* Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of projects.

* Works on small projects or portions of larger projects.

* Performs moderate drainage design, hydrology and hydraulics analysis tasks.

* Performs moderate stormwater quality tasks.

* Prepares portions of project technical reports, plans, specifications and estimates.

* Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with entry- level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.

* Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.

* Assists with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

* Understands, follows, and enforces Huitt-Zollars' business process.

* Productively collaborates with PMs and encourages teams to achieve success and camaraderie amongst each other.

* Understands and follows HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Assists PM on ensuring that quality control measures are being adhered to on projects 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.

* Contributes to successful delivery and performance of projects.

* Complete assignments on-time, within budget, and with highest level of quality.

* Routinely proposes and produces more effective ways to accomplish tasks.

* Assists PM as needed on work planning. Prepares and follows comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Assists PM on ensuring proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.

* Assists PMs as needed on reviewing project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Assists PM in leading successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).

Role

Competencies:

* 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).

* 4+ years of civil engineering design experience.

* Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of California with a minimum of 3 years of Public Works design experience.

* Proficient in HEC-RAS, AutoCAD and Civil 3D a plus.

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

* Ability to work independently in a team environment and to manage multiple projects with limited supervision.

* Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely.

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…