Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works

Role Description: Huitt-Zollars, Inc has full-time opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer - Public Works for our Denver, CO office. The candidate will have 8+ years of experience and will be a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Colorado with Public Works projects. Duties include but not limited to, initial project research, plan production and management of plan production staff, plan processing and management of plan processing efforts, construction administration and project close out efforts.

Location: Denver, CO

Employment Type: 40 FT Hours

Compensation Type: Salary

Registration(s): Registered Professional Engineer (PE License)

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).

Duties:

• Function as a Lead Civil Engineer within Public Works practices
• Prepare preliminary engineering reports.
• Research jurisdictional requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings
• Prepare proposal/contract and project work plans and schedule
• Prepare design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and information obtained from research activities
• Coordinate client management and marketing efforts for future work.
• Prepare GIS exhibits.
• Conduct site visits and document findings
• Work directly with clients and direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise
• Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence
• Write or prepare graphic materials for presentations or documents
• Manage staff in hydrology and hydraulic, flood analysis, stormwater treatment, managing clients
• Initiate and lead kickoff calls or high-level design calls with clients in addition to preparing monthly forecasting and client cost estimates when appropriate

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and follow comprehensive Project Framework Instructions and proper work planning for a project. Ensure proper staff is assigned and utilized on their projects.
• Review project reports and performance metrics to track project progress and budget. Lead successful projects (profit, on-schedule, quality, satisfied client).
• Contribute to successful delivery and performance of projects
• Cultivate relationships with clients and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Understand, follow, and enforce Huitt-Zollars' business process including weekly rhythm
• Take active steps in the pursuit of winning new business or additional opportunities with existing clients and may be responsible for a stated portion of office sales goal. Assist and/or lead team in pursuit of new work (repeat work, SOQ and Proposals). Develop and/or execute project Win strategy.
• Understand and follow HZ QMS and Quality initiatives. Ensure quality control measures are being adhered to on projects and daily operations.
• Actively engage and participate in the training, coaching, and mentoring of junior staff
• Understand duties and responsibilities, possess necessary job knowledge and technical skills, maintain job knowledge current.

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:

• BS Degree in Civil Engineering
• Must be a licensed PE in Colorado with a minimum of 8+ years of experience
• Experience with producing accurate and complete construction plans and reports
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and manage multiple projects with limited supervision
• Must be able to work directly with clients and direct a staff with varied levels of experience and expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, communicating engineering information clearly and concisely
• Ability to train staff and review work for quality assurance
• Solid leadership and management skills, self-motivated, and possess a strong ability to meet deadlines, satisfy clients, and solve complex problems
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Willingness/ability to assume increased responsibilities when presented
• Consistently deliver proactive communication with clients. When client issues arise, address or expeditiously escalate to discipline lead
• Develop relationships with clients that allow for ease in communications and problem solving
• Troubleshoot issues and recommend solutions, effectively implement and document for internal and external stakeholders

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. 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.