Job Description:

Civil Engineer EIT-Hydrology & Hydraulics

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Overview

Huitt-Zollars' Houston office has an excellent Civil Engineer EIT - Hydrology & Hydraulics career opportunity. Would you like to become part of a dynamic, ENR Magazine Top 150 design firm which provides engineering services for a diverse portfolio of projects for public agencies that include the US Army Corps of Engineers, TxDOT, Harris County Flood Control District, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as well as cities, counties and other agencies throughout Texas? Huitt-Zollars Inc. is seeking an experienced drainage engineer for an immediate full time opportunity in their Houston office. Preference is a graduate engineer with 2 years or more of experience. Experience in the Houston area is desired. The role will work collaboratively in a team environment providing drainage analysis, modeling, and design for public infrastructure and transportation projects.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic models using a wide range of models, including HEC RAS & HEC HMS
1. Prepare hydrologic and hydraulic studies and FEMA permitting


2. Research jurisdictional drainage requirements for appropriate incorporation into design and construction drawings


3. Produce drainage design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Microstation with information obtained from research activities


4. Perform data management and prepare exhibits using ArcGIS and QGIS


5. Works as a member of a multi-discipline team


6. Conduct site visits and documents findings


7. Attend, record, and distribute meeting minutes and assist with general project correspondence


8. Writes or prepares graphic materials for presentations or documents


9. BS degree in Civil Engineering with focus on hydraulics and hydrology


10. EIT in the state of Texas preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Ability to write clearly to communicate technical issues and design ideas


• Ability to present in a meeting


• Ability to design printed and digital documents

Knowledge:

• Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Experience with PondPack, XPSwmm, ArcHydro, GeoRAS, GeoHMS, InfoWorks, HEC-RAS 2D, GEOPAK Drainage, CivilStorm, and Civil3D are all a plus

We offer competitive benefits and compensation packages including medical, dental, vision, life, long/short-term disability, and two retirement plans: 401(k) and ESOP.

Please apply online at https://external-huitt-zollars.icims.com

Job ID No: H150

Huitt-Zollars is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or any other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the company will make reasonable accommodations to assist in the application process upon the request of an applicant. No question on this application is intended to secure information to be used for discriminatory purposes.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 60-300.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.