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Civil Engineer III

Zachry Group
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Engineering
Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Civil Engineer III to join our Engineering Team in Houston, Texas. This is a great opportunity to get involved in challenging and interesting design projects for various industrial and power clients.



Responsibilities
  • Perform Civil Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on specific projects.

  • Performing duties such as grading, Earthwork site design, storm drainage analysis and stormwater detention pond analysis.

  • Perform and prepare civil site designs and modifications at various industrial facilities.

  • Support engineering team with scopes, budgets, and schedules.

  • Coordinate with multiple disciplines to participate in the development of plans and the basis of design documents to guide construction activities.

  • Apply basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages.

  • Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes and industry specific standards for engineering projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local, state, and international building codes.

  • Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.

  • Provide Material Take Offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a project’s economic feasibility.



Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.

  • Minimum 10 years of work experience in a civil engineering role or 4 years of Civil Engineering experience with a PE license.

  • Engineer in Training Certification and working towards Professional Engineer licensure.

  • AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency.

  • Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.

  • Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA),Β 

  • Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).

  • Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility, vehicle turning analysis).

  • Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.

  • Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).

  • Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design) Security gate / fencing design.

  • Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).