Engineering Associate

The Engineering Associate will work under the supervision of a Licensed Professional Engineer to prepare civil engineering-related technical documents, perform quality assurance reviews, and review land development-related civil engineering documents for compliance with current city, state, and federal guidelines and requirements.

What You Will Do

The Engineering Associate will perform complex civil engineering-related tasks, review construction plans and permit applications, operate civil engineering-related software applications, prepare quantity and cost-related estimates, and provide general oversight of public infrastructure construction projects.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field, a minimum of one year of experience in engineering design, construction, or related fields, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four (4) year ABET Accredited college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in engineering design, construction, or related fields
• Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with employees, consultants, other governmental agency representatives, city officials, and the general public
• Ability to conduct necessary engineering research and compile comprehensive reports
• Knowledge of engineering-related computer applications such as CAD systems, GIS, and modeling software
• Thorough knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods
• Skill in arriving at accurate cost estimates on a variety of moderate to complex projects
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting Engineering Department activities
• Ability to perform public speaking duties as may be required
• Ability to relate complex technical issues to non-technical staff and the public
• Establish and maintain productive interpersonal relationships with co-workers, city staff, the general public, and the Land Development community as a whole
• Ability to apply various conflict resolution methods as may be required to maintain productive relationships with co-workers, city staff, the general public, and the Land Development community as whole
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance and professional appearance
• Must have a valid driver’s license by date of hire
• Must obtain and maintain a Texas Driver’s License within 90 days of hire
• Physically be capable of moving about on construction work sites and under adverse field conditions
• Must possess a NCEES “Engineer-In-Training” certification and number or acquire same within one year of hire date

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities