What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer-In-Training – Water Resources position at Horrocks?
Department: Community Infrastructure
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Unmatched Comp Time Policy: Hours worked over 40 in a week can be reimbursed as additional pay at an equivalent hourly rate or banked as additional PTO.
At Horrocks, we believe the best work comes from companies with values, that our people are our greatest resource, and that we have a responsibility to the communities where we live and work. As an Engineer-In-Training for Water Resources, you will have the opportunity to be involved in large, multi-discipline projects that allow the development of a diverse engineering skill set.
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Perform a variety of waterline, pumping, storage, and source development, sewer collection or hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) design for municipal or local agency groups
- Prepare studies, reports, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of water, sewer or H&H projects
- Work within a team of project managers, design engineers, technicians, and support staff to successfully complete a variety of projects.
- Take ownership of project tasks from start to finish
- Communicates with supervisors and teams including from other offices
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university
- 0-4 years of experience in civil design is preferred. Entry-level candidates will be considered
- Passed Fundamentals of Engineering Exam
- Willingness to work on projects locally or in workshare with other offices
- Possess a proven history of meeting project deadlines and budgets
- Acceptable verbal and written communication skills with clients, staff, and management
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with strong organizational skills
- A desire to grow personally and professionally with each project while working in a team environment to create designs and drawings supporting our client's overall project goal
- Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other applicable software common to the field of transportation engineering
- Hydraulics and water/sewer experience is a plus
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
At Horrocks, you can expect a competitive base salary and award-winning benefits. Including, but not limited to:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k): 50% match of contribution up to 6%
- Professional development opportunities including in-house training
- Paid professional organization membership and professional licensure
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status