ENGINEER-IN-TRAINING

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Engineer-In-Training (EIT) to support the Office of the City Engineer. You will help update the IDM, draft specs and drawings, and coordinate meetings with engineers and stakeholders.

The role requires completion of an accredited engineering program and possession of an EIT certificate within five years of hire. No prior experience is required, but strong technical writing and communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved engineering curriculum and possession of an Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
• No experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating the City's Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM) and write construction specifications and standard drawings.
• Schedule meetings, create agendas, and track minutes of meetings.
• Interact with the engineering community and propose solutions to design issues.
• Contributes to and assists in leading IDM and specification review meetings.
• Reviews project manuals to ensure compliance with current specifications.
• Assist Supervisor to complete tasks and special projects as required.
• Discusses engineering matters and provides guidance to consultants and the public on design requirements.
• Investigates inquiries from technical personnel and the public on design criteria and project specs.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with customers and stakeholders.
• Reviews and evaluates products submitted by vendors for use in city infrastructure.
• Improves operations and processes as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

EIT certificate

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Permitting Center/Office of the City Engineer

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave., 2nd floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

*Subject to change

Job Summary / Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

The Engineer-In-Training (EIT) provides a support role within the Office of The City Engineer (OCE). OCE is dedicated to enforcing the City of Houston's (City) Infrastructure Design Manual for both public and private capital improvement within the City's right-of-way. The candidate will be expected to receive professional engineering licensure within five years of being hired as an E.I.T.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in updating the City's Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), which is the City’s governing document for engineering design of civil infrastructure located within the right-of-way.


• Assists in the reviewing, updating and writing construction specifications and standard drawings.


• Schedules meetings, creates meeting agendas, and tracks minutes of meetings.


• Interacts with engineering community concerning various issues and proposes solutions to problems revealed by interactions.


• Contributes to and assists in leading IDM and specification review meetings.


• Reviews and verifies that project manuals abide by most current specification requirements.


• Assist Supervisor to complete tasks and special projects as required.


• Discusses engineering matters and provides guidance to consultants, owners and the general public regarding engineering design requirements.


• Investigates and/or responds to inquiries from technical personnel and the general public on design criteria and project specifications.


• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing and provide excellent customer relations.


• Reviews and evaluates the adequacy of various products submitted by vendors for use throughout the City's infrastructure.


• Improves operations, processes and performs other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. May require walking on rough surfaces during inspections and investigations.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering that is approved by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers as of satisfactory standing, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

Experience Requirements

No experience is required.

License Requirements

Possession of a valid Engineering-in-Training Certificate issued by the Board under the current requirements of the Texas Engineering Practice Act.

PREFERENCES

• Technical writing experience.


• Who demonstrate proficiency using Rules & Regulations Technical Standards and Microsoft Office applications.


• Candidates with excellent communication skills and superior customer service attributes.


• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.** GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

Yes

This position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE - 22

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.