Engineer I, Water Conveyance

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN); Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is seeking an Engineer I to assist with engineering system design across multiple projects, performing design calculations, preparing cost estimates, permits, and deliverable drawings under close supervision.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and offers opportunities to develop core engineering skills, with exposure to CAD tools and analysis software in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) encouraged or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of engineering systems; draft specifications and research design options.
• Apply techniques to perform tasks; research findings and provide recommendations.
• Collect data, perform basic analyses, and prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Attend meetings/reviews to ensure code compliance; conduct site investigations.
• Interact with staff, officials, and contractors; limited client-facing duties.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Root Cause Analysis

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

Tools

AutoCAD

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Summary

Engineer I, under close supervision, assists with engineering system design during all phases of multiple, simultaneous projects by performing design calculations, specifications, interpreting and preparing reports, and preparing cost estimates, impact studies, permits and producing deliverable drawings.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers and Designers in the design and detail of engineering systems; write/edit specifications and research design options on appropriate devices, equipment, and system selections.
• Apply prescribed techniques and procedures in accordance with established criteria to perform assigned tasks. Research document findings and providing recommendations.
• Collects data, gathers information and performs basic and standard computations or analysis. May prepare drawings and visual aids.
• Participate in meetings and reviews to ensure code compliance. May conduct site investigations and observations.
• May interact with staff, the public, officials, and contractors. Limited client-facing responsibilities.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

Preferred Education & Experience

• 0 - 1 year experience
• Engineer-in-Training/Fundamentals of Engineering (EIT)
• Strong grasp of core engineering principles relevant to their discipline (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical).
• Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, MATLAB, SolidWorks, or discipline-specific software.
• Competence in interpreting data, using statistics, and applying analytical tools.
• Understanding of timelines, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Critical Thinking and Attention to Detail

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using [e-mail] . For more information about your rights under the law, Know Your Rights.