Graduate Engineer

SAMES, Inc; Ranchette Estates Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SAMES, Inc is seeking a Graduate Engineer to gain knowledge in civil engineering, design standards, and computer aided drafting. You will learn surveying terminology, property research, and basic design deliverables while contributing to drainage layouts and cost estimates.

The role emphasizes growth in AutoCAD Civil 3D, hydrologic/hydraulic calculations, and coordination with project teams. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this entry-level position.

Qualifications

• Must have a 4-year engineering degree.
• EIT certification or pursuing certification.
• 0–2 years of experience in civil related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Learn surveying and drafting terminology.
• Learn AutoCAD Civil 3D commands, settings and functions.
• Review property deeds, title commitments and plats.
• Review boundary metes and bounds descriptions.
• Review post processed field survey data.
• Assist with drainage reports including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
• Assist engineer with site visits, meetings and document control.
• Conform to government laws and company policies.
• Create proposal exhibits, subdivision plats, utility layouts, drainage layouts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

4-year engineering degree

EIT certification or pursuing certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

SUMMARY:

Graduate Engineer will gain knowledge in civil engineering and company design standards while furthering their technical knowledge in computer aided drafting and design, production processes, project scope and schedule expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become knowledgeable in surveying and drafting terminology.
• Become knowledgeable with AutoCAD Civil 3D commands, settings and functionality with progression as provided in individual growth plan.
• Become knowledgeable in how to conduct property research, understand language of property deeds, title commitments and plats.
• Become knowledgeable with reviewing boundary metes and bounds descriptions.
• Accurately review post processed field survey data collected by surveyors.
• Understand corporate processes for production of surveying and design deliverables.
• Responsible for the completion of proposal exhibits, subdivision plats, utility layouts, drainage layouts, and basic design sheets.
• Assist with the preparation of drainage reports including hydrologic and hydraulic calculations.
• Become knowledgeable with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS software as needed for projects.
• Conduct quality take offs for design projects and development of construction cost estimates.
• Assist engineer with site visits, project meetings and project document control.
• Comply with and enforce all governmental laws, policies and regulations.
• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by you.
• All other duties assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate Engineer is required to demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, have obtained a 4-year degree in engineering, have EIT certification or seek to obtain certification, and has 0-2 years of experience in civil related field. The Graduate Engineer position requires reliability, leadership, thoroughness with details, Fast learner, Team Player, Able to work with minimal supervision, efficiently schedule and manage his/her time, and Excellent communication skills.