Graduate Engineer II, SUE/UC

Halff Associates, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

Paid time off

8 company paid holidays

Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

HSA

FSA

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. seeks a Graduate Civil Engineer II to join our SUE/UC team in Austin, TX. You will grow your expertise supporting subsurface utility investigations, utility coordination, mapping, and related design efforts on transportation and municipal projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, have 2+ years in SUE/UC, and are progressing toward PE licensure. The role offers opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or ABET-accredited equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience with SUE/UC or related civil infrastructure.
• FE exam passed and PE licensure progress preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support SUE/UC projects through design, analysis, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist subsurface utility investigation, mapping, and relocation efforts.
• Prepare SUE plans, drawings, exhibits, and reports using CAD and other design software.
• Review survey data, maps, aerial imagery, and project information for design decisions.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors and stakeholders.
• Develop design specifications and construction cost estimates.
• Communicate technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform field observations and monitor conformance with plans and specs.
• Support multiple projects while managing quality, schedules and requirements.

Skills

SUE/UC familiarity

CAD proficiency

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Strong communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

FE exam completed or progressing toward PE

Tools

CAD software

Survey data interpretation

GIS basics

Engineering drawings & reports

Job description

Halff has an immediate opening for a Graduate Civil Engineer II to join our Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)/Utility Coordination (UC) team in Austin, TX.

This position is ideal for a civil engineer looking to grow their experience supporting SUE/UC efforts on roadway and transportation projects, municipal infrastructure improvements, transit projects, and public and private development. Project work may include subsurface utility investigation and mapping, utility conflict analysis, coordination, and relocation support.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow your technical expertise, take on increasing project responsibility, and build your career with Halff.

What you will do:

• Support SUE/UC projects through design, analysis, documentation, and coordination.
• Assist with subsurface utility investigation, mapping, utility conflict analysis, and relocation efforts.
• Prepare SUE plans, drawings, exhibits, calculations, and technical reports using CAD and other design software.
• Review survey data, maps, aerial imagery, drawings, and other project information to support engineering design and decision-making.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, utility owners, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Assist with developing design specifications and construction cost estimates.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Perform field observations and review construction activities for general conformance with plans and specifications.
• Support multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, schedules, and project requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or an ABET-accredited equivalent engineering program; Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with SUE/UC or related civil infrastructure projects.
• Successful completion of the FE exam and demonstrated progress toward PE licensure preferred.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, design practices, construction methods, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Proficiency with CAD/design software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, survey information, and construction documents.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and navigate active construction areas.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, work at a computer, and lift up to 20 pounds.

The Halff SUE/Utility Coordination Advantage

• Cross-trained personnel make Halff a one-stop shop for client's SUE/utility coordination needs.
• 20+ years of experience with more than 10 million lf of utilities located and more than 10,000 test holes performed.
• Our team has proven processes and QA/QC procedures that provide accuracy and economy in project-driven utility inventories.

Learn more about Halff's SUE/Utility Coordination Solutions services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's SUE/Utility Coordination Services:

• 2D and 3D SUE Quality Levels A-D
• Alignment and ROW Staking
• Peer Reviews
• Permitting Assistance
• Reimbursement Negotiations
• Surveying
• Utility Adjustment Monitoring and Verification
• Utility Coordination
• Utility Engineering
• Utility Relocation Design

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 more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. 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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