Engineer II & III

Edminster Hinshaw Russ & Assoc Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EHRA Engineering is seeking a capable civil engineer to join our private-site design team in Houston. You will learn to design utilities and infrastructure for mixed-use and residential developments, creating construction drawings, specs and contract documents in accordance with EHRA standards.

You will work with EITs, project engineers and managers, apply CAD/Civil 3D tools, follow City and County standards, and assist in QA/QC processes while growing technically and professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required; FE/PE preferred.
• Experience with municipal utilities projects and design standards.
• Ability to produce design drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply standard practices to solve problems.
• Conduct investigations and develop new concepts.
• Write technical reports and presentations.
• Lead specific tasks within the project scope.
• Collaborate with team, clients and staff to achieve goals.
• Supervise Engineers I, designers and interns.
• Provide professional consultation to company personnel.

Skills

MUD knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Agency criteria knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

FE or PE license preferred

Tools

Civil 3D/AutoCAD

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Work alongside EITs, Project Engineers and Project Managers, learning how to design private sites and assist in the development of construction drawings, specifications and construction contract documents for mixed use retail, multi-family- warehouse and single-family residential development projects within and outside Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) that include paving, grading, drainage, water distribution lines, wastewater collection lines, and other related items. Has a knowledge of CAD and ability to learn EHRA standards Can work independently to set up base drawings with utilities, following City and County standards. Performs one-line design of utilities, roadways, detention and grading for multiple projects. Demonstrate knowledge of basic design standards, including state and local regulations and criteria, and effectively apply them. Be capable of researching information and where to find the correct information. Demonstrate knowledge of the EHRA QA/QC program.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply standard practices and techniques in solving problems.
• Conduct investigations and assist in development of new concepts to solve unique problems.
• Write technical reports, documents, designs and produce oral/written presentations based on the results of investigations and surveys.
• Perform tasks of a larger scope and lead specific tasks within the project scope.
• Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members, staff, and clients to accomplish organizational goals; may provide ideas to improve efficiency at group level; network within and beyond own technical peer group.
• Supervise the work of Engineer I’s, designers and interns.
• Assist with engineering design functions under the direction of a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Understand agency design standards.
• Participate on a design team in the preparation of design documents and cost estimates in varying stages for minor to standard engineering designs.
• Lead development of in-house designs for projects of moderate scope.
• Assist in the oversight of the construction of such projects.
• Assist in preparation of project scope of work; assist in preparation of and maintaining design of construction schedules and budgets
• Provide support throughout the project and provide status updates throughout project life
• Serve on committees as needed and monitor the professional development of designers.
• Provide professional consultation to company personnel requiring engineering advice or direction.
• Assist with analysis and evaluation of products for company use.
• Provide input into the development and documentation of specific company design standards for use by all professionals working on company design projects.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of MUDs, communication skills and leadership skills.
• Must be able to follow directives provided by the Project Manager, set priorities, assist in the preparation of project schedules and be willing to work on multiple projects in a team-based environment focused on the timely delivery of quality projects.
• Requires strong communication with team members, clients and governmental agencies.
• Intermediate knowledge of Agency criteria.
• Attention To Detail- Job requires being careful and thorough about detail in completing work tasks.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the construction areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection, etc.

Education, certification and experience:

• 2+ years related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Certifications, Registrations or Licensure: FE or PE license preferred.
• Valid TX Driver’s License and ability to operate a motor vehicle may be requested.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid working knowledge of Civil 3D/AutoCAD software.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is frequently a sedentary role operating in variable settings.
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is continually required to talk or hear.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, digital camera and devices.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.