Consulting Civil Engineer - Lead

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is currently looking for a talented and self-motivated Consulting Civil Engineer Lead to join our Houston Westchase Office. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader, responsible for leading both high-performing teams and complex Civil, Infrastructure, power, and industrial projects, while serving as a recognized technical Subject Matter Expert (SME).

Responsibilities

• Performs Civil Engineering duties in the design, analysis, and preparation of calculations, drawings, and specifications for use on specific projects.
• Performs and prepares civil site designs and modifications at various industrial facilities located throughout the United States.
• Serves as a Lead Civil Engineer on projects, reviewing and approving scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Assigns tasks and directs engineers, designers, and administrative staff.
• Coordinates with multiple disciplines to participate in the development of plans and the basis of design documents to guide construction activities.
• Interfaces with customers, officials, suppliers, and contractors throughout all phases of planning, design, and construction.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Prepares conceptual and detailed design sketches, engineering calculations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Apply basic technical principles, theories, standards, and concepts in development of engineering design packages.
• Considers construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.
• Understands and applies applicable federal, state, and local codes and industry specific standards for engineering projects. Understand and be able to determine applicability of local, state, and international building codes.
• Presents technical information to peers or other personnel for review, to implement standards, or operating procedures.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum 20 years of Civil Engineering experience in the industrial industry.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency.
• Experience with grading and Earthwork site design.
• Experience with stormwater drainage analysis utilizing Autodesk Storm & Sanitary Analysis (SSA), Stormwater Detention Pond analysis, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).
• Environmental Permitting knowledge (NPDES, wetlands, 404, Phase 1 ESA).
• Site layout experience (parking, access, roadways, ADA compatibility, vehicle turning analysis).
• Experience with Roadway / Paving design & specifications.
• Surveying knowledge (topographical, boundary, plats, coordinate systems).
• Geotechnical knowledge (sitework prep, roadway / heavy haul paving design) security gate / fencing design.
• Estimating quantities for construction.
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills (Verbal and Written).
• Must possess current permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.