Graduate Civil Engineer; Public Works - Local Infrastructure

Halff Associates, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) plans and ESOP

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Graduate Civil Engineer I to assist in the design and production of construction plans for municipal projects such as roads, drainage, water and wastewater, parks, and site development.

You will work under a Professional Engineer mentor, gaining hands-on experience, collaborating with a team, and advancing through FE or EIT qualifications. Ideal candidates have a civil engineering degree, 0–3 years of relevant work, CAD/Civil 3D skills, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• 0-3 years of Local Infrastructure/Public Works or Land Development experience.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment involved in the construction or repair of civil engineering related improvements.
• Able to balance multiple and frequently conflicting objectives and make good decisions.
• Technical experience in CAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D and related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a talented engineering team to solve design challenges and produce construction plans for local infrastructure projects.
• Use design software and drafting tools to display and communicate calculations, design layouts, and concepts to create construction plans.
• Draft reports and present plans to audiences with various backgrounds, translating technical information into accessible concepts.
• Estimates construction costs and quantities, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Drafting tools

Job description

Graduate Engineer I, Local Infrastructure/Public Works

Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer in our Phoenix, AZ office. This position will assist in the design and production of construction plans for municipal projects such as roadways, storm drainage systems, pipelines for water supply and sewage collection, city parks and facilities, civil site design, and stream bank stabilization. You will work as part of a team under the mentorship of a Professional Engineers (PEs) who is eager to help you grow. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, critical thinker, and problem solver. Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to take on new challenges with excellent communication skills. Background in Local Infrastructure/Public Works and/or Land Development is a plus.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with a talented engineering team to solve design challenges and produce construction plans for local infrastructure projects.
• Use design software and drafting tools to accurately display and visually communicate calculations, and design layouts, and concepts in order to create construction plans to build infrastructure improvements.
• Drafts reports and present plans to audiences with a wide range of backgrounds and technical knowledge, translating engineering and scientific information into easily digestible concepts.
• Estimates construction costs and quantities, perform site visits, and review contractor submittals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or ABET accredited equivalent Engineering degree.
• 0-3 years of experience in Local Infrastructure/Public Works or Land Development.
• Passed the FE exam or able to pass within 6 months of hire.
• Have a current Texas EIT license or the ability to obtain within 2 years of employment.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment involved in the construction or repair of civil engineering related improvements.
• Able to balance multiple and frequently conflicting objectives and make good decisions.
• Technical experience in computer-assisted design (CAD), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design, modeling, data recording, and analyzation related software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar productivity software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented and accurate.

The Halff Local Infrastructure/Public Works Advantage

• Diverse and interdisciplinary teams can manage projects from inception through completion.
• Halff's Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) experts ensure projects are designed in a manner sensitive to the environment and its context, without cost increases.
• Our QA/QC Program is designed to achieve high-quality deliverables.

Learn more about Halff's Local Infrastructure/Public Works services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff Local Infrastructure/Public Works Services

• Infrastructure
  • Roads
  • Storm Sewer
  • Parks and Recreations
    • Athletic Fields
    • Parks
    • Hike and Bike Trails
    • Recreation Centers
• Traffic
  • Signals and Timing
  • Intersection Improvements
  • Traffic Studies
• Water and Wastewater Utilities
  • Water/Wastewater Transmission and Distribution
• Water Resources
  • Streambank Stabilization
  • Permitting
  • Flood Management
  • Flood Control
• Planning and Financing
  • State and Federal Grant Writing
  • Municipal Bonds
  • Capital Improvement Programming

Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has over 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, and Arizona. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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