Drainage Project Engineer

Volkert Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced Drainage Project Engineer to support the Southwest Region with projects across Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX. The role requires 4+ years in drainage and TxDOT environments and a BS in Civil Engineering.

You will design stormwater and erosion control systems, analyze hydrologic models, and prepare reports and construction documents while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Valid PE licensure preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and prepare project plans and reports.
• Design stormwater drainage and erosion control systems using engineering software.
• Model hydrology and hydraulics for transportation projects.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies for permitting.
• Assist with OpenRoads Designer-based design and review.

Skills

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Water Resources (bonus)

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

StormCAD

ICP-RAS

HEC-RAS

GIS/SUDA

Job description

Are we the road to your future? We are currently searching for an experienced Drainage Project Engineer to support our Southwest Region located in Austin, Houston, McKinney, Rockwall, Round Rock, San Antonio, or Tyler, TX.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, 4 years of progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience.

What you'll be doing:

• Collecting and analyzing data for inclusion in Project Plans and reports
• Using computer engineering software to design stormwater management and storm drain systems, as well as soil erosion and sediment control systems
• Analyzing and designing hydrologic and hydraulic models for Transportation Improvement projects
• Permitting with different Regulatory and Water Management agencies
• Assisting and preparing project plans using OpenRoads Designer
• Contributing to the preparation and/or modification of considerable scope and complexity engineering reports and calculations for a wide variety of projects
• Preparing and assisting in the preparation of project construction details, quantities, cost estimates and project specifications
• Reviewing project quantity estimates, details, and check calculations and drawings for compliance to project requirements
• Preparing and assisting with the preparation of project schedules
• Collaborating across multiple disciplines, subconsultants, and other professionals to successfully deliver quality projects within budget and schedule
• Overseeing project design activities, supervising production efforts, and mentoring junior level support staff and other designers
• Performing other professional, management, marketing and networking duties as assigned
• Assist with roadway project development and other misc. civil engineering tasks for project design and delivery

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering
• Valid Professional Engineering Licensure preferred or the ability to acquire it within 6 months
• 4 - 6 years of relative/progressive drainage/water resources and TxDOT experience
• Experience with OpenRoads Designer, Storm CAD, ICPR, HEC-RAS, GIS and/or SUDA software
• Previous TxDOT Drainage design experience and strong knowledge of TxDOT standards and procedures
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Bonus points if you have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Master's in Water Resources

Key Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Student Debt Retirement Match
• Additional voluntary benefits

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