Civil Engineer

CIVIL ENGINEER - Transportation

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has a full-time opportunity for a Civil Engineer - Transportation for our El Paso, Texas office with at least 4-10 years' experience and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas. The successful candidate will have experience in traffic engineering, roadway design, drainage studies/design, traffic control, permitting, utility relocations, right-of-way engineering, construction document preparation, and post design construction services. Traffic Engineering experience a plus. The candidate will work in a team environment on transportation, transit, and public works projects primarily in El Paso with opportunities to work on projects for other offices.

Location: El Paso, TX

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Professional Engineer

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

Duties:

• Serve as Civil Engineer in the development of roadway feasibility and planning studies, geometric design, drainage studies and designs, construction plans, specifications
• Experience in leading a complex civil transportation project including roadway geometric design, drainage design, signage and pavement markings, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic signals, traffic control plans and construction sequencing. Experience with a TxDOT projects a plus
• Experience in performing traffic impact analysis, safety analysis, traffic signal design, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) planning studies, ITS Design, ITS standard sheet and specification
• Coordinate with EITs, designers and drafters
• Review shop drawings, perform field observations, and facilitate construction management/administration activities.
• Support project proposals, scopes, budgets, and manage execution and tracking of projects
• Complete projects within client specifications, budgets and schedules
• Assist in preparation of project reports including feasibility studies, implementation plans, engineering summary reports, and drainage impact analyses
• Coordinate online meetings, preparation of meeting agendas, and distribution of meeting

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).

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Must be a licensed PE in Texas
• Minimum of 4 -10 years of transportation engineering design experience
• Proficient in MicroStation, Geopak, OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Synchro, VISSIM, Highway Capacity Software (HCS) and TransCAD Modeling software
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
• Ability to interact with clients and multi-discipline team members
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

This position is also required to adhere to Huitt-Zollars' Core Value and Leadership 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 #teamHZ by viewing our LinkedIN Life page.

Benefits & Perks:

• Health insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Dental insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• Vision insurance (BCBS TX BlueChoice PPO)
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employer-Paid Short- & Long-Term disability
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Morale/Teambuilding events and activities
• Paid Vacation/Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Professional Societies and Registrations Fee Reimbursements
• Term Life / AD&D insurance
• Cancer and Specified Disease insurance
• Two retirement plans: 401(k) and an ESOP

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times
• The employee must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgment, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Huitt-Zollars in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Currently, Huitt-Zollars does not sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Huitt-Zollars does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a previously signed third-party agreement. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to any Huitt-Zollars hiring manager or employee will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency submitting the unsolicited resume. Huitt-Zollars will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Human Resources team and without an active, fully executed service agreement.

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.