Critical Tasks and Responsibilities
- Prepare project concepts through final design plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) bid packages
- Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
- Prepare complete engineering reports related to civil site improvements, storm drainage, water distribution and transmission systems, pumping systems, pipelines, utilities, streets and roadways, bikeways, sanitary sewer collection systems, and water and wastewater facilities
- Prepare project drawings/designs in AutoCAD Civil3D
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D to establish horizontal and vertical alignments, profiles, cross sections, and perform earthwork calculations
- Serve on project teams under the supervision of CWE Project Managers
- Complete assignments on time and within budget and achieve firm’s quality objectives
- Interact with multi-discipline and multi-office teams
- Assisting technical staff with various project tasks, including researching, compiling and evaluating project data, preparing reports and performing calculations.
- Assisting in project administration including writing reports, gathering information, drafting proposals, drafting correspondence, tracking project costs, and completing progress reports.
- Performing research and contacting vendors/agencies for information.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) (in progress or completed)
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, etc.).
- Abilities in ESRI ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or related geospatial software
- Abilities in PDF software, such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, etc.
- Abilities to grasp and become proficient in new software and technologies
- Ability to pay attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic.
- Good interpersonal abilities for working in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision.
- Proactive approach/self-starter/takes initiative
- Positive attitude/team player
- Ability to kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid California driver’s license and insurable driving record
Desired Competencies and Qualifications
- MS, PhD or other advanced degree(s) in related fields.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)
- California Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Civil Engineering
- Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP)
- Member of professional practice organization (e.g. ASCE, ACEC, APWA, etc..)
- Involved in outreach and service activities with community service organizations
