Principal Civil/Structural Engineer

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Principal Civil Engineer to join our Engineering Team. Responsibilities include civil site engineering and design for industrial facilities throughout the United States for both new and existing facilities. This is a great opportunity to get involved on challenging and interesting design projects for various industrial, power, and manufacturing clients.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Civil Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on specific projects.
• Perform and prepare civil site designs and modifications at various industrial facilities located throughout the United States.
• Serve as a Lead Civil Engineer on projects, reviewing and approving scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Assign tasks and direct engineers, designers, and administrative staff.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to participate in the development of plans and basis of design documents to guide construction activities.
• Interface with customers, officials, suppliers, and contractors throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed design sketches, engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Apply basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages.
• Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
• Understand and apply applicable federal, state, and local codes and industry-specific standards for engineering projects.
• Present technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement standards or operating procedures.
• Provide Material Take Offs and cost estimates for materials, labor, and engineering to determine a project’s economic feasibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills:

• Grading / Earthwork site design
• Stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA)
• Stormwater Detention Pond analysis
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP)
• Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA)
• Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility, vehicle turning analysis)
• Roadway / Paving design & specifications
• Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems)
• Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design)
• Security gate / fencing design
• Estimating quantities for construction
• Construction coordination
• Temporary facility design support (construction laydown, parking, etc.)
• Proposal support
• Work hour estimates
• Design schedule input
• Technical writing

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university with focus in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of Civil Engineering experience in the industrial industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficient
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, transparent, teamwork-based culture
• Complex Problem Solving (STEM).
• Critical Thinking.
• Good Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Judgment and Decision Making.
• Attention to Detail.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Occasional periods of travel to customer plants and construction sites.
• May be required to work in an office, a power plant, or industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mid-cap EPC+ with Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) experience
• Proficient with Engineering and Computer Software (MS Office, AutoCAD, 2D &/or 3D CAD, BlueBeam, Revit, NavisWorks, Autodesk Civil 3D, Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis)

Physical Demands:

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, video conferencing, email, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.

Work Environment:

Employee will work primarily in an office; however, they may work in other environments including warehouses and on construction sites. On construction sites, noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Principal Civil Engineer position. It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

Zachry Group provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Omaha, NE 68114