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Engineer in Training - Drainage
Department: Community Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Las Cruces, NM
Description
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 a Drainage Engineer in Training (EIT) with 2–4 years of experience, you will support the planning, analysis, and design of drainage and stormwater infrastructure projects. This role provides the opportunity to grow your technical expertise under the mentorship of licensed Professional Engineers while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment
What are the core responsibilities for the role?
- Assist in the analysis and design of stormwater management, drainage, and flood control systems
- Prepare drainage calculations, technical memoranda, and design reports under supervision
- Develop construction drawings and details using CAD and modeling software
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses using industry-standard tools
- Support project teams through concept, preliminary, and detailed design phases
- Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and preparation of design documentation
- Coordinate with other disciplines to support integrated and efficient design solutions
- Help respond to agency comments, RFIs, and internal quality control reviews
- Participate in site visits, data collection, and construction observations as needed
- Assist with review of shop drawings and contractor submittals
- Support senior staff during construction administration activities
- Apply engineering standards, codes, and best practices in all work efforts
- Actively pursue professional licensure and continuing education opportunities
Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe
- 2–4 years of experience in drainage, stormwater, or civil infrastructure design
- Internship or co-op experience in consulting or public-sector work preferred
- Familiarity with drainage and hydrologic/hydraulic software (e.g., Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, InfoDrainage, or similar)
- Basic understanding of stormwater design criteria and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Strong willingness to learn and take direction
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines in a team environment
- Detail-oriented with a positive, problem-solving attitude
Why would a candidate want this job?
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
For more information, visit our website at www.horrocks.com
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status
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